Researchers at the University of Cape Town in South Africa have developeda pill that can wipe out malariawith a exclusive venereal disease . It ’s a development that could save million of life history in Africa alone , not to mention the rest of the world . But there ’s a teensy weensy lilliputian vault that must first be get the better of : human examination .
Yes , that it has n’t been tested on humans leave a heavy question target , but according to National Geographic , early tests have proven exceedingly effective .
Unlike conventional multidrug malaria treatments that the malaria parasite has become tolerant to , Professor Kelly Chibale and his colleagues now believe that they have discovered a drug that over 18 months of tribulation “ killed these resistant parasites outright ” . Animal test also show that it was not only safe and effective , but there were no adverse reported side effects . Clinical trial are scheduled for the end of 2013 . If this pad is sanction in coming year , this achievement will surely usher in a new age for science in Africa . It will preserve millions upon billion of lives on the continent , helping avoid at least 24 percent of tike Death in sub - Saharan Africa .
Most medical testing begins with animals , so it ’s not like there is n’t a reason to be optimistic about this contraceptive pill ’s effectiveness . And solve the malaria issue in Africa would allow Doctor and health caution providers to focus on cock-a-hoop issues face the continent , such as HIV . [ NatGeo ]
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