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Discussion

A comprehensive approach to optimizing malaria prevention in pregnant women: evaluating the efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and resistance of IPTp-SP and IPTp-DP

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Article: 2231257 | Received 21 Mar 2023, Accepted 26 Jun 2023, Published online: 17 Jul 2023

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