A breakthrough for malaria treatment

Mluleki Mrwebi

28 August 2012

The University of Cape Town today announced the discovery of a compound which will help in the treatment of malaria.

The compound has the potential to become part of a single-dose cure for all strains of malaria.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the development is a significant victory in the battle to alleviate the burden of disease on the subcontinent.

Department Spokesperson Lunga Ngqengelele said that the Department funded the research, which involved the collaboration between Medicines for Malaria venture based in Switzerland and the Drug Discovery at the University of South Africa.

He added that they are excited about this breakthrough.