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Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture announce positive efficacy and safety data for a novel treatment for babies <5 kg with malaria

Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture announce positive efficacy and safety data for a novel treatment for babies <5 kg with malaria
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  • There is currently no evidence-based treatment for the smallest babies with malaria
  • The CALINA study tested a new ratio and dose of Coartem® (artemether- lumefantrine) to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5 kg
  • The CALINA trial indicated that the new formulation has good efficacy and safety, and the data have been submitted for regulatory review

Basel, April 24, 2024 – Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announce positive data from the