Towards ending Malaria in the sub-Saharan Africa: Is the RTS, S Malaria Vaccine really a game changer?

Introduction The WHO declaration of RTS, S malaria vaccine on 6th October 2021 for extensive use among children in sub-Saharan Africa has been hailed as a “game changer” towards eliminating malaria burden by 90% by 2030.  “This long-awaited malaria vaccine is a breakthrough for science, child health and malaria control,” said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom…