Africa CDC Applauds First-Ever Malaria Treatment for Infants Under 5 Kg

Africa CDC Applauds First-Ever Malaria Treatment for Infants Under 5 Kg

New infant-friendly formulation closes a critical treatment gap for the youngest children, with support from African-led trials and global partners. Addis Ababa, 16 August 2025 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the approval of the first malaria treatment specifically formulated for newborns and infants weighing less than five kilogrammes…

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Africa: Global Childhood Vaccination Holds Steady, Yet Over 14 Million Infants Remain Unvaccinated – Who, Unicef

Africa: Global Childhood Vaccination Holds Steady, Yet Over 14 Million Infants Remain Unvaccinated – Who, Unicef

Geneva/New York — In 2024, 89 per cent of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85 per cent – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health…

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