UNICEF secures agreement to cut malaria vaccine costs

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, is now targeting to reduce the cost of the malaria vaccine.

The new agreement will significantly improve access to and affordability of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccines, helping to protect more children from one of the world’s deadliest diseases, according to UNICEF.

The lower vaccine price, at almost 3 dollars, is expected to take effect in approximately 1 year. The deal, backed by Gavi and…