Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy: Effectiveness and Future Strategies

Abstract

Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, particularly for pregnant women in malaria-endemic regions. Malaria in pregnancy poses substantial risks to both the mother and the developing foetus, leading to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite considerable progress in prevention and control efforts, there is a need for innovative and sustainable strategies to further reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy. This review explores future preventive strategies for addressing this issue, focusing on advances in malaria prevention, antimalarial drugs, vaccines, vector control, and health system strengthening. By examining recent research and ongoing initiatives, on malaria prevention in pregnancy, we provide key findings on the effectiveness of the current interventions and challenges and provide insights into promising interventions that can be integrated into comprehensive malaria control programs to safeguard the health of pregnant women and their unborn children.