27 Mar 2026
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30 May 2026
Azithromycin does not help wheezing in young children
A Phase 3 trial of 840 children aged 18–59 months found that five days of azithromycin did not improve wheezing compared with placebo. Most children had respiratory viruses and many carried bacteria in the nasopharynx.
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25 Sept 2025
Drug‑resistant Salmonella in children’s food and water in Karamoja
A peer‑reviewed study found drug‑resistant Salmonella in nearly half of food and water consumed by under‑fives in Karamoja. High resistance to azithromycin and other drugs raises health, economic and development concerns.
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