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| First malaria drug in 60 years given approval |
| 2018-07-23 |
| The medicine is specifically for the recurring form of malaria, which makes 8.5 million people ill each year. This type of malaria is a particular challenge to get rid of as it can remain dormant in the liver for years before reawakening many times. Scientists have described tafenoquine as a "phenomenal achievement." Regulators around the world will now look at the drug to see if they can recommend it for their populations. |
| Posted by:3dc |
| #1 If I stick with gin and quinine tonic does that make me an anti-vaxer? |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2018-07-23 16:57 |