WHO Approves World’s First Malaria Drug for Babies
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 04, 2026, 23:38 IST | Updated: May 04, 2026, 23:38 IST
In a major breakthrough, the World Health Organization has approved Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for infants under six months. The drug is expected to save thousands of young lives, particularly in high-risk regions across Africa where malaria remains a leading cause of infant mortality.
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