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WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment for Newborns
- Context: The World Health Organization has cleared for the first time a malaria treatment made specifically for newborns and young infants.
- World Malaria Day is observed annually on April 25th.
Drug Details
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- Child-friendly version of Artemether-lumefantrine
- Dual action: One drug rapidly reduces parasites and Other eliminates remaining parasites and prevents relapse
- Suitable for infants weighing 2–5 kg
Global Malaria Situation
- 282 million cases and 610,000 deaths in 2024
- India has seen a significant decline, but malaria still persists in some regions
