A Shot At History, Part 3 - The Jab

26/09/2025 32 min

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In our final episode of the series, we’ll uncover the surprising stories behind the science of the world’s first jab for malaria and how this ‘orphan’ vaccine became a lifesaving intervention that has already reached 5 million children. We look at what's next for the malaria vaccine, the threats of funding cuts to global health and answer the big question – is it working? Here’s who you’ll meet:Angus Hervey: Founder of Fix The NewsTeresa Chirwa-Ndanga: Journalist & human rights activist, MalawiDr Joe Cohen: Project Lead, Malaria Vaccine at GlaxoSmithKline BiologicalsDr Mehreen Datoo: Clinical research fellow-Malaria vaccine trials, Oxford UniversityJohn Bawa: Director, Malaria Vaccine Implementation, PATH.Dr Scott Gordon: Head of Gavi's Malaria Program A Shot At History is produced by Fix The News. Series Producer, Amy Davoren-Rose, Fix The News. Associate Producer & Audio Director, Anthony Badolato, Hear That?