Malaria was once prevalent in Europe and the USA in the early 1900s but was succ

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Malaria was once prevalent in Europe and the USA in the early 1900s but was successful eliminated from these areas. However, malaria is still prevalent in the tropical regions i.e. parts of Asia, Africa and South America. Is it correct to say that Malaria is a disease of poverty? What biological factors make it so hard to treat Malaria. You have been asked to conduct a clinical trial of a new antimalarial drug that would cost $30 per dose once approved by the FDA. Would it be ethical to test this new drug in Africa where an average person lives on less than $2 per day?

Please give a detailed answer in at least 250 words, include sources.

Explanation / Answer

No. It won't be ethical. If the drug is approved, people in Africa cannot be administered the drug due to the high cost which is why it is unethical to conduct a clinical trial on these people. This is simply because why must they tackle the Risk if they cannot be benefited by the dug in future.

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