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New vaccine targets mosquito weak spot, offering hope for malaria fight

Mosquito sucking blood on human skin. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

A promising strategy in the battle against malaria could offer a major step forward in controlling the mosquito-borne disease that continues to take a devastating toll in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya

Recent research suggests that targeting and eliminating malaria-causing capabilities in mosquitoes through innovative vaccine technology could transform how the disease is controlled worldwide.

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