All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Malaria has become a major global problem, affecting more than 2000 millions population and causing 1.5 millions death annually. In India problem is enorornous and half of the population is exposed to this dreadful disease. India launched a National Programme almost half a century ago to deal with Malaria, Still it continues to be a maJor public health problem. But Malaria in Pregnancy imposes additional burden not only to mother but also affects foetal OLHCOITIC adverselv. There is a definate vulnerability of Pregnant wornen and their unborn children to Malaria.