A second vaccine broadens malaria prevention options

A WHO regional message recognized traditional medicine’s place in African health care.

The observance addressed how local knowledge and community practice relate to health systems.

WHO encouraged research and appropriate regulation of traditional medicine.

The regional message called for engagement with traditional medicine in health systems.

The organization advised use of a second malaria vaccine to protect children at risk.

The recommendation created another option for countries seeking to expand immunization.

The recommendation complements bed nets, diagnosis and treatment.

Publication date: PAHO reported presenting its method for respectful discussion of ancestral and clinical health knowledge.

Publication date: the PAHO account described a participatory manual connecting traditional midwives and health workers.

Publication date: PAHO reported input from 280 midwives and community health agents to the manual.