The RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine Technical Brief document highlights some of the evidence and considerations relevant to country decisions on malaria vaccine introduction. The document focuses on currently available data, information, and resources that countries may want to consider as they decide whether and how to adopt the new malaria tool. Among other areas, particular attention is paid to the following:

• The RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine
• Country decision-making and introduction considerations
• Phased introduction within the context of limited supply
• The vaccine as part of comprehensive malaria strategies
• Financing