In October 2023, WHO recommended the programmatic use of malaria vaccines for the prevention of P. falciparum malaria in children living in malaria endemic areas, prioritizing areas of moderate and high transmission.
This page provides a summary of the current global recommendations, evidence and programmatic considerations for malaria vaccine introduction into national immunization programmes – including implementation guidance, demand promotion and communications in support of malaria vaccine uptake, health worker generic training resources (to adapt for country use) and a series of technical references, publications and information resources.
Lessons learned from country-level pilot experiences (in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi) are also integrated into guidance to further inform planning and implementation. The content and guidance on this page are curated and maintained by the WHO Department of Immunization, Vaccines, and Biologicals.
The following resources aim to support immunization programme decision-makers and managers, immunization partners and stakeholders, and national malaria control programmes (NMCPs) in the following areas:
Resources for decision-making
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Global guidance
Evidence reports and publications
Q&A and infographics on guidance and evidence
Resources for planning
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Implementation guidance
Resources for demand promotion and communications
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The tools listed below offer practical and adaptable guidance on how to: carry out planning and coordination, gather and use behavioural data to inform interventions, support health worker interactions, engage with communities, promote accurate information, and connect malaria vaccination activities to broader integrated approaches for strengthening vaccination programmes and malaria prevention and control.
Resources for vaccine implementation
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Training
Resources for monitoring and evaluation
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| Title | Author | Year | Type | Language |
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| 0. Sample supportive supervision questions (Appendix: Guide for introducing a malaria vaccine) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2023 | Guidance | English |
| 1.0 Mini-mPIE introduction slideset | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Presentation | English, French |
| 1.0 Malaria Vaccine Mini Post-Introduction Evaluation (Mini-mPIE) Guide (Draft) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Guidance | English, French |
| 1.2 Mini-mPIE Health Facility Questionnaire (Appendix 2) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Tool | English, French |
| 1.3 Mini-mPIE caregiver questionnaire (Appendix 3) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Tool | English, French |
| 1.4 Mini-mPIE note taking template (Appendix 4) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Tool | English, French |
| 1.5 Mini-mPIE final report template (Appendix 5) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Tool | English, French |
| 1.1 Mini-mPIE trigger question database (Appendix 1) | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.0 Malaria PIE Guide and Appendix | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Guidance | English, French |
| 2.2.1 Malaria PIE Appendix 2.1 National Questionnaire | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.2.2 Malaria PIE Appendix 2.2 Regional/District Questionnaire | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English |
| 2.2.3 Malaria PIE Appendix 2.3 Health Facility Questionnaire | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.2.4 Malaria PIE Appendix 2.4 Vaccine Storage Observation | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.2.5 Malaria PIE Appendix 2.5 Vaccine Session Observation | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.2.6 Malaria PIE Appendix 2.6 Caregiver Questionnaire | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.4 Malaria PIE Appendix 4 Summary of Questionnaires | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.5 Malaria PIE Appendix 5 Country Presentation Template | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Presentation | English, French |
| 2.6 Malaria PIE Appendix 6 Figures Template | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
| 2.8 Malaria PIE Appendix 8 Follow up Action Plan | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English, French |
