In the Republic of Yemen, Plasmodium falciparum is the predominant causative 
agent of malaria and is associated with adverse consequences for pregnant women 
and their babies. The prevalence and clinical manifestations of malaria among 
500 pregnant (260) and non-pregnant (240) women were compared. Clinical 
examinations, laboratory investigations and a structured questionnaire were used 
to collect data. The prevalence of malaria was higher among pregnant women (55%) 
than non-pregnant women (20%). Anaemia was significantly more prevalent among 
pregnant woman than non-pregnant women and also more prevalent in pregnant women 
with malaria than non-pregnant women with malaria.