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Novartis Secures WHO Nod For Infant Malaria Therapy Coartem Baby

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WHO prequalified Novartis’ Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically developed for newborns and young infants weighing 2 to 5 kilograms. The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle and broadens access to a previously untreated patient segment. The news is positive for Novartis, though the immediate market impact is likely modest.

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WHO prequalified Novartis’ Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically developed for newborns and young infants weighing 2 to 5 kilograms. The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle and broadens access to a previously untreated patient segment. The news is positive for Novartis, though the immediate market impact is likely modest.

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