From clicks to care: Targeting social media to improve health in vulnerable communities

Over the past decade, internet access in low- and middle-income countries has surged, with 62% of the population online by 2022 (The World Bank). This growing connectivity has led governments, researchers, and development organizations to turn to social media for spreading important health messages. However, social media algorithms tend to prioritize the most active users, making it unclear whether campaigns reach and impact those who need them most—such as individuals at high risk of contracting malaria.
 

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New malaria vaccines will save lives. How can we ensure a sustainable rollout? We need to change the way we support refugees – now !

Last month, Cameroon became the first country to start rolling out malaria vaccination as20007346656_7436a61a7f_k_1140x500.jpg part of its routine immunization program, with Burkina Faso joining just yesterday. This follows successful malaria vaccine trials in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi where over 2 million children participated in evaluating RTS, S – one of two WHO-recommended vaccines to fight malaria.

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