Bandim Health Project
Clinical trials sponsored by Bandim Health Project, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple vaccine policy change slash child deaths by half?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study looked at whether changing the measles vaccine policy in Guinea-Bissau could save more children's lives. Currently, only children under 12 months get the vaccine, but many older kids miss it. The trial gave the vaccine to children up to 35 months old to see if it reduc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Extra measles vaccine at 4 months may cut child deaths in africa
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving babies an extra measles vaccine at 4 months old, in addition to the standard shot at 9 months, could lower their risk of dying before age 3. Researchers enrolled over 3,700 children in rural Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau. The goal was to see if e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Polio vaccine shows promise against COVID-19 in african trial
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving the oral polio vaccine (OPV) to adults over 50 could reduce their risk of getting sick or dying from COVID-19 and other infections. Over 3,700 people in Guinea-Bissau took part. The idea is that live vaccines like OPV can boost the body's general …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 17:20 UTC
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Could an extra measles shot at 4 months slash child deaths?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving babies an extra measles vaccine at 4 months old, in addition to the standard shot at 9 months, could lower their risk of dying before age 3. Over 4,500 children in Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau took part. The goal was to see if early vaccination …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC