Patrick Kahondwa

In the DRC, the malaria vaccine ushers in a new chapter in the fight against the disease

Congolese families express hope that an additional layer of protection will make all the difference against the killer infection.

10 Dec 2024

5 min read

Landu Pulu, mother of twins, during a malaria vaccination session. Credit: Tabende Gloire Gloddy

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In the DRC, families wait for mpox vaccination at a health centre. A poster in Swahili informs of the symptoms and encourages medical consultation. Credit: Ricky Ombeni

Mpox in the DRC: vaccination at the heart of the response

6 Nov 2024

8 min read

The DRC is the focus and epicentre of the epidemic, prompting the World Health Organization to activate its maximum international alert level. Credit: MSF DRC

South Kivu: the epicentre of mpox's resurgence in the DRC

20 Aug 2024

5 min read

In the Lualaba province, health care teams spare no effort in reaching every child with vaccination. Credit: Lopongo Ndjadi/PATH DRC

Reaching every child with vaccines: a monumental challenge in the mining areas of the DRC

16 Apr 2024

5 min read

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As part of the Mashako Plan, young members of the Club Urbain des Enfants in Mbandaka help educate parents about routine immunisation. Credit: Vanessa Mimisanga

Is the DRC’s ‘game-changer’ vaccine plan working?

1 May 2023

5 min read

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