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Insights from modelling malaria vaccines for policy decisions: the focus on RTS,S
Katya Galactionova1,2,3, Thomas A Smith4,5, Melissa A Penny1,2
1Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Mathematical models are increasingly used to inform decisions throughout product development pathways from pre-clinical studies to country implementation of novel health interventions. This review illustrates the utility of simulation approaches by reviewing the literature on malaria vaccine modelling, with a focus on its link to the development of policy guidance for the first licensed product, RTS,S/AS01. The main contributions of modelling studies have been in inferring the mechanism of action and efficacy profile of RTS,S; to predicting the public health impact; and economic modelling mainly comprising cost-effectiveness analysis. The value of both product-specific and generic modelling of vaccines is highlighted.
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