New Drugs Fight Malaria Resistance
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Researchers have found two new ways to fight malaria. Malaria is becoming harder to treat because of drug resistance. One way uses a new type of medicine to stop the disease.
Novartis has a new medicine called GanLum. Studies in Africa show it works well against malaria. It stops the spread of the parasite that causes malaria.
Another team tested a one-time treatment for malaria. It uses four common drugs in a single dose. This treatment was effective in a study in West Africa.
Malaria is spread by mosquitoes and causes fever. It can lead to serious illness and even death if not treated. New drugs are needed because malaria is becoming resistant.
Novartis said GanLum had a very good cure rate in studies. It also works against drug-resistant malaria parasites. Experts are working to make these new treatments available to people.
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What is malaria?
Malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and can lead to serious illness and death if not treated.
What is GanLum?
GanLum is a new medicine developed by Novartis that works well against malaria and stops the spread of the parasite.
Why are new drugs needed for malaria?
New drugs are needed because malaria is becoming harder to treat due to drug resistance.
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