In the 1960s, malaria was eliminated in several regions of the world. But where the disease persists—primarily in sub-Saharan Africa—health officials are noting the emergence of strains of the disease that are resistant to existing drugs. In addition, common insecticides used to control malaria-transmitting mosquitoes are beginning to fail. New efforts to address these challenges are underway.

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