Malaria parasites in East Africa are becoming resistant to a key drug, artemisinin, posing a significant threat to millions of lives.
The resistance levels have increased dramatically over the past three years, with some areas reporting over 20% of cases being resistant.
If the spread of resistant parasites is not stopped, it could lead to a surge in malaria cases and deaths, similar to what happened in South East Asia.
Scientists are urging for immediate action, including funding for research and implementation of preventative measures, to combat this growing threat.
