April 26, 2025
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Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug

Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug

Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchers

Researchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a lifesaving malaria drug is becoming less effective in young African children with serious infections.

A study of children being treated in hospital for malaria in Uganda, presented at a major conference on Thursday, found signs of resistance to artemisinin in one patient in 10.

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