The Malaria Project

The Malaria Project reveals the secretive and groundbreaking efforts by the United States during World War II to develop effective malaria treatments, inspired by German research models. Led by Dr. Lowell T. Coggeshall, a team of top scientists and private companies conducted extensive trials, including testing on humans, to find a solution that would protect countless troops. The resulting discovery of chloroquine, a drug still used today, marked a significant medical milestone, with the story uncovering both the scientific achievements and ethical challenges faced along the way.