GSK’s Malaria Vaccine To Be Made By Bharat Biotech For WHO

Move To Improve Access

GSK is transferring technology for the manufacture of its malaria vaccine antigen to Bharat Biotech and by 2029 will also transfer rights to supply the vaccine to WHO-approved immunization programs. The deal is expected to improve access via lower costs for such programs.

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GSK-Bharat Biotech Partnership For Malaria Vaccine A Welcome Move • Source: Shutterstock

GlaxoSmithKline plc is transferring technology for the manufacture of its malaria vaccine antigen to India's Bharat Biotech for supply of the vaccine, RTS,S/AS01E, to the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP) being piloted in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi.

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