Bandim Health Project

This study in Guinea-Bissau tests a new policy: giving the measles vaccine to all children up to 35 months old, instead of only those under 12 months. Researchers think the vaccine may have extra health benefits beyond preventing measles, possibly cutting deaths by half. Around 3…

This study tested whether giving the oral polio vaccine (OPV) to adults over 50 in Guinea-Bissau could reduce their risk of getting sick or dying from COVID-19 and other infections. Researchers enrolled about 3,700 people and gave half the vaccine plus COVID-19 advice, while the …

This study tested whether giving babies an extra measles vaccine at 4 months old, in addition to the standard shot at 9 months, could reduce deaths. Over 4,500 children in Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau took part. The goal was to see if early vaccination provides extra protection…

This study tested whether giving an extra measles vaccine at 4 months, in addition to the standard shot at 9 months, reduces deaths in children up to age 3. Over 3,700 children in Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau took part. Researchers tracked survival, hospital visits, and growth …