Tag: vertical transmission
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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…