Pregnancy weakens immunity to #malaria, heightening risks for the mother and the baby. Untreated malaria can lead to severe complications like maternal death and low birth weight. On #WorldMalariaDay, let’s step up the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.

Malaria remains a daunting global health challenge, particularly devastating for pregnant women & young children. In Cameroon, 27 million people are at risk for malaria. Parents Melissa & Tomnjong experienced the fear & danger of malaria firsthand. globalfund.exposure.co/cameroon-one-countrys-fight-to-keep-mothers-and-children-safe-from-malaria pic.twitter.com/VbEzYeeTR7

Malaria kills one child every minute. Climate change and insecticide resistance pose new threats for people most at risk and for those fighting the disease. Combining new and proven tools with strong health systems we can fight malaria and future health threats. #EndMalaria pic.twitter.com/3OzO2vNmXk

The theme for #WorldMalariaDay is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. Click here to learn more about malaria www.nicd.ac.za/malaria/ #WorldMalariaDay #WMD24 #Acceleratefightagainstmalaria pic.twitter.com/fq2aOgxHsW