Long‑term effects of severe malaria extend beyond survival, study finds
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A study published in JAMA shows that surviving cerebral malaria or severe anaemia has long-term effects. Children who survived these conditions scored lower in maths and cognition years later. This creates broader burdens for their families.
A 2026 JAMA study shows children who survived cerebral malaria or severe anaemia score lower in cognition and maths years later, highlighting broader burdens for families.