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New super-strain of malaria 'immune to drugs' could kill thousands

The deadly strain of malaria - carried by mosquitoes - could kill thousands if it arrives in sub-Saharan Africa.

A super-strain of malaria is spreading across Asia and could cause havoc if it reaches Africa.

British scientists discovered the new variant of the malaria parasite, carried by female anopheles mosquitoes, has evolved to resist key drugs.

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