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Denmark Achieves Historic Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV and Syphilis Transmission
Denmark achieved elimination of mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission with over 95% prenatal testing and treatment coverage, supported by strong health systems and political commitment.
- The World Health Organization certified Denmark for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis after meeting 2021–2024 targets, including low transmission rates and high prenatal testing coverage.
- Denmark's universal health system supported meeting WHO elimination benchmarks through strong antenatal care services, data systems and laboratory capacity, and rights-based policies.
- Routine testing and treatment reduced mother-to-child transmission to zero, while congenital syphilis is uncommon due to systematic prenatal screening and care for pregnant women in Denmark.
- WHO said the certification means every pregnant woman and newborn in Denmark can be protected, reflecting sustained political commitment, and WHO will support Denmark toward full triple elimination including hepatitis B.
- Denmark joins 22 other WHO-validated countries, with hepatitis B prevalence around 0.2, mainly among migrants, highlighting remaining challenges for triple elimination.
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Denmark is the first country in the EU to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. This is stated by the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in a press release. »We have had a regular screening of gr...
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Denmark achieves historic elimination of mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country's sustained commitment to ensuring every child is born free of these infections.
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