The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
- Posted on July 9, 2025
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The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority

Swissmedic has approved Coartem Baby, a malaria medicine specifically formulated for infants weighing 2 to 5 kilograms. This marks the first such approval and offers a safer, more precise treatment option compared to administering adult medications to vulnerable infants.