This technical brief highlights recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) in the context of the WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience, published in 2016.
MiP is a major public health problem with substantial risks for mothers and their babies. Each year, MiP is responsible for 20% of stillbirths in sub-Saharan Africa, 11% of all newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, and 10,000 maternal deaths globally.
WHO recommends a package of interventions for controlling malaria and its effects during pregnancy.
