Cuba first to eliminate mother-to-baby HIV transmission

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

Source: The Guardian

Cuba has become the first country to eliminate the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to baby, the World Health Organisation has announced.

The WHO’s director general, Margaret Chan, said it was “one of the greatest public health achievements possible” and an important step towards an Aids-free generation.

Over the past five years, Caribbean countries have had increased access to antiretroviral drugs as part of a regional initiative to eliminate mother-to-child transmission.

HIV and syphilis testing for pregnant women and their partners, caesarean deliveries and substitution of breastfeeding have also contributed to the breaking of the infection chain, said the WHO.

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jun/30/cuba-first-eliminate-mother-baby-hiv-transmission

[valerief]

1. ¡Viva Cuba

[Judi Lynn]

2. Cuba has a phenomenal health system. Hope the U.S. won't be able to destroy it. n/t

[YOHABLO]

3. Just give the assholes time.