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Malaria poses a major public health threat in Africa, with advancements in antimalarial drugs, mosquito control, and vaccines offering hope. Addressing persistent challenges, such as drug resistance and the need for ongoing healthcare investment could aid eradication and overall well-being across the continent.
New concerns over genetic mutations in malaria-causing parasites, first linked to partial resistance to standard malaria treatments in Southeast Asia, now cropping up in Africa.
Les mutations génétiques des parasites responsables du paludisme, d'abord liées à une résistance partielle aux traitements standard du paludisme en Asie du Sud-Est, suscitent de nouvelles inquiétudes, apparaissent maintenant en Afrique.