Malaria prevalence in symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women in a high malaria-burden state in India.

The current study based on a large sample provides fresh evidence on 'MiP' in India. It used CHWs as skilled providers for large-scale screening for malaria. In high-burden areas, intermittent screening and treatment (IST) of all pregnant women can be a useful strategy in order to address 'MiP'. Pregnant women can be considered as a pertinent sentinel population for malaria. The global and national policies need to evolve concrete strategies for addressing malaria in pregnancy.