Latest inventions in science and technology 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 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
