World Pulse

join-banner-text

I need mosquito nets for women who can’t afford them



Pregnant women in malaria-endemic areas should sleep under an insecticide-treated net. Malaria, which is transmitted through the bite of the anopheles mosquito, is a significant problem for pregnant women. Of the estimated 300 million malaria cases each year worldwide, more that 90% occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria results in approximately 10,000 maternal deaths and 75,000 to 200,000 infant deaths each year. Each year more than 30 million women living in malaria-endemic areas become pregnant and are at risk for malaria infection. Consistently sleeping under an insecticide treated nets (ITN) can:

Decrease severe malaria by 45%

Reduce premature births by 42%, and

Cut all-cause child mortality by 17% to 63%

  • Health
  • Gender-based Violence
  • Human Rights
  • Leadership
  • Disability Justice
  • Positive Masculinity
  • Girl Power
  • Environment
  • Economic Power
  • Peace & Security
  • Human Trafficking
  • Moments of Hope
  • World Pulse Changemakers Lab
  • Our Voices Rising
  • Stronger Together
  • Future of Security Is Women
  • Black Lives Matter
  • Our Impact
  • Survivor Stories
  • Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • Collaboration Stories
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Youth
  • Refugee Rights
  • Peace Building
  • Global
Like this story?
Join World Pulse now to read more inspiring stories and connect with women speaking out across the globe!
Leave a supportive comment to encourage this author
Tell your own story
Explore more stories on topics you care about