Tag: maternal and child health
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Overcoming Barriers to Early Diagnosis of Intussusception in Newborns: Tanzania’s Resource-Limited Context
Introduction Intussusception occurs when a segment of the bowel slides into an adjacent segment, causing intestinal obstruction. While more common in older infants, recognizing intussusception in newborns presents a particular challenge in Tanzania due to limited resources, gaps in awareness, and constrained access to timely diagnostic tools. This article examines the key factors that delay…
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What India Can Learn from Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Infections
Carving a path from Maldives to India On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization confirmed that the Republic of Maldives became the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B. While Maldives’ population is small and geographically discreet, the core principles behind its achievement offer actionable lessons for India’s…
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Maldives Makes Historic Triple Elimination: EMTCT of Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis Achieved
Overview: A landmark public health milestone The Maldives has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, joining its earlier EMTCT validations for HIV and syphilis since 2019. This makes the Maldives the world’s first country to achieve triple EMTCT, a feat that underscores the impact of…
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Maldives Achieves Triple EMTCT: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B Elimination
Overview: A historic public health milestone The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives as the first country to achieve triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. The achievement builds on the country’s earlier EMTCT validation for HIV and syphilis, awarded in 2019, and confirms that no babies were…