Closed 3 CPD Points

Malaria in pregnancy

Start date
01-10-2026
End date
01-10-2026
Time
11:00 AM
Location
Women's hospital bukoto, board room
Cost
0
CPD points
3

About this activity

Malaria in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal anemia, miscarriage, stillbirth, and low birth weight. The key shift in management is that artemether-lumefantrine is now first-line for uncomplicated malaria in all trimesters replacing "AL is first-line in all trimesters; IV artesunate for severe disease: SP for prevention; early A NC and adherence are critical.AL is first-line in all trimesters; IV artesunate for severe disease: SP for prevention; early ANC and adherence are critical.