A promising new antimalarial
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Innovations in Malaria Combat
This chapter explores the ongoing challenges in malaria prevention, particularly the rise of insecticide resistance among mosquitoes and the stagnation in progress despite the use of treated bed nets. It introduces a groundbreaking method that combines drug treatment with bed nets to target malaria parasites within mosquitoes, showcasing promising lab results and upcoming real-world tests in Ethiopia. The chapter also touch on cost considerations for new drug developments and transitions to mental health challenges in Kurdistan, illustrating innovative projects to address these urgent needs.
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