Advances in Malaria Transmission-Blocking Vaccines

Dear Colleagues,

Globally, the past two years have not only been very challenging but have also changed the way we work and look at issues. As we forge ahead with the new ‘normal’ life in the era of COVID-19 transforming from a pandemic to an endemic disease, it is vital not to lose the considerable gain made over the years in the control of malaria through evaluation and implementation of strategic tools such as vaccines. With the ongoing implementation of the first malaria vaccine recently approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), this is an opportune time to consolidate on this landmark achievement by expanding the body of knowledge on malaria transmission-blocking vaccines that have been described by the WHO as an ideal public good. In this special edition, we have assembled an extra-ordinary compendium of top-notch researchers and global leaders to share in-depth analysis and recent advancements in the field of human malaria transmission blocking vaccines. We hope these efforts will be a catalyst to contribute towards the realization of SDG3 by 2030 in malaria endemic countries and beyond.

Dr. Muhammed Afolabi
Guest Editor

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• global public health
• malaria
• vaccines