Africa about to give mankind top of the range malaria vaccine

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Scientists are on the brink of a major breakthrough in discovering a vaccine for malaria. After more than 20 years of research and development of a vaccine, experts in Kenya say they are on the threshold of the most advanced malaria trial vaccine in the world. ...more

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1. On Monday November 2, 2009, 9:39 AM , gonzo manyasi, Kenya wrote:
  Where can one find more information and data, especially with regards to how the percentages quoted were arrived at exactly. That is, proof that abscence of malaria translates to efficacy of the vaccine (53%) and not any other factors being responsible!

 
2. On Monday November 2, 2009, 2:03 AM , George Muumbo, United States wrote:
  Can it really be hope for a cure? Whenever performance is questionable; when new grants or funds are being sourced from donors or NGO's, when there is need to prove accountability, there is always a 'wonder' that pops up. Alas! Taking attention and focus away from the real issue at hand. This time around, I can only hope that Africa has found a vaccine for malaria, hope that there is hope!

 
3. On Monday November 2, 2009, 1:59 AM , George Muumbo, United States wrote:
  Kenya has been awaiting a breakthrough of some sort regarding maleria. It is about time! Now there is some semblance of hope! Hope is what Kenyans were left cuddling after the supposed infamous 'vaccine' for AIDS developed at KEMRI back in the day! Hope is when innocent children and wanainchi look up to our leaders and government to feed their unending malnutrition! I am only left to wonder!

 

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