New malaria drug brings hope for infants in Uganda

A breakthrough in the fight against malaria offers fresh hope for babies in Uganda, as Swiss regulators approve the first malaria treatment safe for infants. The new drug, known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby, is specifically formulated for newborns and infants under five kilograms, an age group previously left out of treatment plans.

Uganda recorded over 12 million malaria cases and nearly 16,000 deaths in 2023, with increasing reports…