Malaria in Pregnancy Series

On World Malaria Day, it is important to remember that malaria in pregnancy (MiP) continues to play a large role in global maternal deaths. In 2015, MiP was estimated to have been responsible for more than 400,000 cases of maternal anemia and…

This week I spoke with Dr. Clara Menendez—a true pioneer in eliminating malaria in pregnancy—to reflect on where we’ve been and where we must go as a global maternal health community to protect women and their children from the unnecessary burden caused…

For any expecting mother there are many things to worry about – from ensuring her growing baby’s health to making preparations to welcome him or her into the world. Imagine if one of those concerns was malaria. For the 1.6 million Ugandan women who live…

By: Kate Mitchell, Manager of the MHTF Knowledge Management System, Women and Health Initiative In malaria endemic regions around the world, malaria in pregnancy continues to contribute significantly to maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.…

By: Samantha Lattof, Project Manager, Maternal Health Task Force, Women and Health Initiative Despite encouraging progress, coverage of malaria control efforts among pregnant women remains low. Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) continues to be a…

By: Samantha Lattof, Project Manager, Maternal Health Task Force, Women and Health Initiative Happy World Malaria Day!  This year, we’re celebrating the theme “Invest in the future.  Defeat malaria.” Over the past year, there have been…

By: Samantha Lattof, Project Manager, Maternal Health Task Force, Women and Health Initiative Coverage of malaria prevention, screening, and treatment among pregnant women remains low in many places in sub-Saharan Africa, despite clear evidence of…

By: Lauren Herzer, Wilson Center This post is cross-posted on New Security Beat. Ten years ago, a study was conducted in Mozambique to determine the impact of a new medicine for pregnant women with malaria. Over 1,000 women participated in…

By: Leonardo Chavane, National Senior Advisor for Mozambique, MCHIP & JHPIEGO This post is part of a blog series on Malaria in Pregnancy. To view the entire series, click here. In Mozambique, malaria constitutes a primary cause of demand for…

This post is part of a blog series on Malaria in Pregnancy. To view the entire series, click here. Take Away Messages from Day Two, June 27th, 2012, at Malaria in Pregnancy: A Solvable Problem—Bringing the Maternal Health and Malaria Communities…