Two years in, Burkina Faso's malaria vaccine is saving lives

Two years after Burkina Faso introduced the malaria vaccine, parents like Florence Kayendé in Ouagadougou describe the relief of protecting their children — the shot is now part of routine immunisation, alongside bed nets and seasonal treatments. Health Minister Robert Kargougou reports cases fell 32% (10.8M to 7.3M) and deaths 44% (3,523 to 1,979) between 2024 and 2025, with child deaths down more than 40%.