The World Health Organization has certified that Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem.
An independent assessment found that no new infant HIV infections caused by mother-to-child transmission were reported in Barbados between 2022 and 2024. During that period, 98% of pregnant women received antenatal care and HIV testing, and 98% of pregnant women living with HIV received antiretroviral treatment.
The achievement reflects years of work to make testing and treatment accessible, free and confidential for pregnant women.
It’s an encouraging example of what sustained healthcare and support for families can achieve.
What helps make health services easier to access in your community?
Source: WHO — https://www.who.int/singapore/news/detail-global/30-10-2026-barbados-eliminates-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv
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The World Health Organization has certified that Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem.
An independent assessment found that no new infant HIV infections caused by mother-to-child transmission were reported in Barbados between 2022 and 2024. During that period, 98% of pregnant women received antenatal care and HIV testing, and 98% of pregnant women living with HIV received antiretroviral treatment.
The achievement reflects years of work to make testing and treatment accessible, free and confidential for pregnant women.
It’s an encouraging example of what sustained healthcare and support for families can achieve.
What helps make health services easier to access in your community?
Source: WHO — https://www.who.int/singapore/news/detail-global/30-10-2026-barbados-eliminates-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv
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