Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)

Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) is a treatment for malaria, a serious disease caused by parasites that infect red blood cells. ACT combines artemisinin, a compound derived from the sweet wormwood plant, with another antimalarial medication. This combination enhances effectiveness by quickly reducing the malaria parasites in the body while also preventing resistance. ACT is recommended by health organizations worldwide, as it has improved treatment outcomes and is crucial in fighting malaria, particularly in regions where the disease is prevalent.