ALINANE LINDA NYONDO-MIPANDO, Lecturer in Health Systems and Policy, University of Malawi ADAMSON S. MUULA, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Malawi WHEN men are excluded from antenatal (prenatal) care, or only participate in a limited way, it’s a lost opportunity for the whole family. This exclusion is seen more in patriarchal societies. Prenatal care services are traditionally designed to serve women. But male involvement provides an opportunity for their increased contributions both within the health system and at home. For example, getting fathers involved in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical for the uptake…