New hope for kids with malaria: single-dose drug may stop relapse
Disease control
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This study tests a drug called tafenoquine in 30 children in Papua New Guinea who have vivax malaria. The goal is to see how the drug works in the body and if it can safely prevent the malaria from coming back. Children will be monitored closely for side effects and drug levels i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Curtin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC