Researchers test low-cost methylene blue and blood biomarkers to detect cerebral malaria early and reduce brain injury, ...

The first new malaria treatment in decades holds promise against rising drug resistance after Swiss drugmaker Novartis announced it was as effective at treating the disease as established treatments.

Swiss medical authorities have approved the first drug suitable to treat malaria in babies and very young children. Eight African countries that participated in clinical trials are now poised to ...

A cancer drug repurposed to treat malaria has been shown to be nearly 100% effective in helping defeat the disease in just three days, according to the results of a Phase 2 clinical trial. The results ...

Universal Corporation Limited, a unit of Strides Pharma Science, became the first African drug manufacturer to snare a World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualification (PDF) to produce the ...

An experimental antibody treatment prevented malaria in the majority of participants in a small but important new study, providing a measure of hope in the effort to lower the burden of the disease ...

Malaria remains a leading killer of children and pregnant women, especially in crisis-affected countries, with progress in ...

Artesunate AMIVAS is now available for purchase across Europe and U.K. through Nordic Prime of Denmark. Artesunate AMIVAS, approved by EU Commission and U.K.’s Medicine and Healthcare Product ...

The new drug could help millions who already had the illness before. A new drug to treat malaria could help millions. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Krintafel (tafenoquine) for ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The fight against one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases — malaria — may soon have two new weapons. The World Health Organization this week endorsed a vaccine, ...