Malaria’s Silent Toll: Why Children and Pregnant Women Remain at Risk in Crises
Published on: Jan. 5, 2026, 12:43 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Malaria remains a leading killer of children and pregnant women, especially in crisis-affected countries, with progress in reducing deaths now slowing and at risk of reversal due to fragile health systems and COVID-19 disruptions. Despite proven tools and clear strategies, insufficient funding and growing humanitarian crises continue to block global efforts to control and eventually end the disease.
