Elimination of mother-to-child HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B transmission

Asia Pacific roadmap points to triple mother-to-child transmission elimination goal

In 2010, at age 23, Ayu Oktariani learned she was HIV positive. Not only did she lose her husband to AIDS, but during her pregnancy her daughter was infected. “I had no chance at all to protect my family,” she said. “I had no information about the HIV situation and even less knowledge about HIV and pregnancy.” Ten thousand children were infected with HIV in Asia and the Pacific in 2023, roughly...

Will all children be born free of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B by 2030? - Daily Good Morning Kashmir

by: Shobha Shukla, Bobby Ramakant Despite knowing how to prevent vertical transmission (from mother to the baby) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B infections, we are failing with every child who is born with either of these preventable infections. We have the science-backed tools to ensure that all children are born free of these three infections. Failing to deploy them with utmost effectiveness is highly unacceptable. All governments have commit…

Elimination of mother-to-child HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B transmission

EVERY child deserves the best start to a healthy life, free from preventable diseases and infections. To this end, the WHO, UNICEF and UNAIDS have launched the Regional Roadmap for the Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B in the Asia and Pacific Region (2024-2030). The post Elimination of mother-to-child HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B transmission – A roadmap appeared first on Post Courier.

Will all children be born free of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B by 2030? - The Indian Awaaz

SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT Despite knowing how to prevent vertical transmission (from mother to the baby) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B infections, we are failing with every child who is born with either of these preventable infections. We have the science-backed tools to ensure that all children are born free of these three infections. Failing to deploy them with utmost effectiveness is highly unacceptable. All governments have committed …