The discovery and development of novel antimalarial drugs over the past several years has enhanced awareness of the need to eradicate and prevent malaria . Researchers are under pressure to provide new treatments and preventative measures for malaria infections since the Plasmodium parasite is growing more and more resistant to widely used antimalarial drugs like chloroquine and artemisinin and its derivatives. Because there isn't currently a licensed malaria vaccine available to develop immunity, chemotherapy continues to be the best alternative .