WHO approves first-ever malaria drug for babies weighing 2–5 kg

The World Health Organization has prequalified the first antimalarial treatment specifically formulated for newborns and infants weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms, marking a new development in malaria treatment for the most vulnerable age group. Announced on April 24, 2026, ahead of World Malaria Day, the prequalification of artemether-lumefantrine confirms that the medicine meets international […]

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