Tag: Syphilis
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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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What India Can Learn from Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission
Introduction: A landmark in public health On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) validated the Republic of Maldives as the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This triple elimination marks a historic achievement: transmission from mothers to newborns for all three infections has fallen…
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What India Can Learn From Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Parent-to-Child Transmission
Introduction: A landmark achievement with global relevance On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated a historic milestone: the Republic of Maldives became the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This validation, endorsed by the WHO Director-General after rigorous review, marks the first time…
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Maldives Makes History with Triple EMTCT Elimination: Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis
Historic milestone: Maldives achieves triple EMTCT The Maldives has achieved a landmark public health feat by being validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while continuing to hold its earlier EMTCT validations for HIV and syphilis since 2019. This makes the Maldives the first country in the…
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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 historic triple EMTCT victory: hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis eliminated from mother-to-child transmission
Maldives Reaches a Historic Public Health Milestone The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, completing a landmark triple achievement alongside the country’s existing EMTCT validations for HIV and syphilis since 2019. Maldives becomes the first nation in the world to attain this triple elimination, underscoring…
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Maldives Makes World-First Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B)
Maldives achieves world-first triple EMTCT 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 validation confirms that the country has sustained EMTCT for HIV and syphilis since 2019 and now meets the criteria for hepatitis…
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Maldives Achieves Triple EMTCT: A Historic Win Against HIV, Syphilis & Hepatitis B
Maldives Sets Historic Global Benchmark with Triple EMTCT The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B while already maintaining EMTCT validations for HIV and syphilis since 2019. This makes the island nation the first to achieve a true “triple elimination,” a milestone in public health that…
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HIV, Syphilis, and other STIs: Uninvited Guests at Oktoberfest
Introduction The Oktoberfest, known for its festive beer tents and jubilant atmosphere, attracts millions from around the world. However, alongside the fun and camaraderie, there is a rising health concern that party-goers may not be aware of: sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, Syphilis, and Gonorrhea. With reports of increased STI cases during and…
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HIV, Gonorrhea, Syphilis & Co: Unwelcome Guests at Oktoberfest
Introduction Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany, is not just known for its beer and camaraderie; it has also become a hotspot for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). As Norbert Brockmeyer, president of the STI Society, notes, syphilis cases have surged from 800 in 2000 to over 8,000 today, highlighting a…