Objective:To compare the pattern of jaundice resolution among children with severe malaria treated with quinine and artemether.Methods:Thirty two children who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study from two hospitals with intensive care facilities.They were divided into two groups:’Q’ and ’A’,receiving quinine and artemether.respectively.Jaundice was assessed by clinical examination.Results:Sixteen out of 32 children recruited(representing50%) presented with jaundice on the dav of recruitment.The mean age was(7.00±2.56) years.On day 3,tour patients in ’A’ and six patients in ’O’ had jaundice.By day 7.no child had jaundice.Conclusion:The study has shown that hoth drugs resolve jaundice although artemether relatively resolves it faster by the third day. Objective: To compare the pattern of jaundice resolution among children with severe malaria treated with quinine and artemether. Methods: Thirty two children who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study from two hospitals with intensive care facilities. They were divided into two groups: Results of Sixteen out of 32 children recruited (representing 50%) presented with jaundice on the dav of recruitment. The mean age was (7.00 ± 2.56) years.On day 3, tour patients in ’A’ and six patients in ’O’ had jaundice.By day 7.no child had jaundice.Conclusion: The study has shown that hoth drugs resolve jaundice although artemether relatively resolves it faster by the third day.