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Malaria drug resistance surges in Africa, threatening standard treatments

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Malaria treatments, specifically artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), are facing a growing threat of drug resistance, particularly in Africa. While these treatments were highly effective and revolutionized malaria care, the emergence of resistant parasites, first observed in Southeast Asia, is now a significant concern on the African continent. The scale of malaria cases in Africa is vastly larger than in Asia, making the challenge of resistance much more severe. Current surveillance efforts to monitor drug resistance are inconsistent across African nations, with some countries lacking comprehensive systems or experiencing significant data lags, hindering timely responses. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Christine Ro, Contributor ·

    When Will Malaria Meds Stop Working In Africa?

    “The continent should take the matter of resistance very, very seriously...Resistance should be seen as an emergency situation.”

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