Mehreen Datoo, a malaria survivor, discusses the breakthrough in developing a new malaria vaccine, the challenges faced, and the potential impact on reducing malaria deaths worldwide. The podcast explores the personal account of malaria's impact, the efficacy of the R21 vaccine, and the need for further advancements in vaccine development for African communities.

Dr Ify Aniebo and Dr Mehreen Datoo share personal experiences with malaria, discuss challenges for women in science in Africa, and highlight the progress and challenges in the fight against malaria with a multidisciplinary approach.