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Drug-Resistant Malaria Mutation Spreads Around Lake Victoria Basin

Drug-Resistant Malaria Mutation Spreads Around Lake Victoria Basin

Health authorities report the spread of a malaria mutation associated with treatment resistance in communities around the Lake Victoria basin. The trend raises concerns for malaria control programs and underscores the need for enhanced surveillance and responsive treatment strategies.

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Resistant Malaria Mutation Is Spreading Across Lake Victoria Basin