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Kenya Study: Ivermectin Reduces Malaria Transmission by 26%

7/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Kenya revealed that mass administration of ivermectin cut malaria transmission by 26%, marking a promising step in the fight against this deadly disease. The BOHEMIA project, involving over 20,000 participants, showcased ivermectin's safety and its added advantages in combating skin infestations, offering hope for enhanced malaria control strategies.

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A groundbreaking study in Kenya revealed that mass administration of ivermectin cut malaria transmission by 26%, marking a promising step in the fight against this deadly disease. The BOHEMIA project, involving over 20,000 participants, showcased ivermectin's safety and its added advantages in combating skin infestations, offering hope for enhanced malaria control strategies.