Malaria control measures have been in use for years but have not completely curbed the
spread of infection. Ultimately, global elimination is the goal. A major playmaker in the …

Half of all pregnancies at risk of malaria worldwide occur in the Asia–Pacific region, where
Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax co-exist. Despite substantial reductions in …

Summary Background Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infections are
important causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the Asia-Pacific region. We …

Each year, 4.3 million pregnant women are exposed to malaria risk in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Plasmodium vivax causes 76% of the regional malaria burden and appears to …

Background The control of malaria in pregnancy in much of Asia relies on screening
asymptomatic women for malaria infection, followed by passive case detection and …

Women attending antenatal care (ANC) are a generally healthy, easy-access population,
contributing valuable data for infectious disease surveillance at the community level. ANC …

Qualitative research on malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is incipient, therefore its contextual,
experiential and symbolic associated factors are unknown. This study systematizes the …

Abstract Introduction Malaria in pregnancy ('MiP') poses risks to mother, foetus and newborn.
Studies from Africa and Asia have reported high prevalence of 'MiP'and recommended …

Background Indonesia introduced single screening and treatment (SST) of pregnant women
for the control of malaria in pregnancy in 2012. Under this policy pregnant women are …

Background 'Indirect'causes of maternal death including concomitant illnesses such as
infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), accounted for 23% of maternal deaths …