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Ivermectin: The mosquito-killing pill that dropped malaria by 26%


A groundbreaking study has revealed that the mass administration of ivermectin—a drug once known for treating river blindness and scabies—can significantly reduce malaria transmission when used in conjunction with bed nets.

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