PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has retained the World Health Organisation (WHO) validation for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis following an assessment of the country’s achievements from 2021 to 2024.
General : Malaysia Retains Who Validation For Eliminating Mother-to-child HIV, Syphilis Transmission
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- In a statement, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said the achievement reaffirmed the recognition first obtained in 2018, when Malaysia became the first country in the WHO Western Pacific Region to receive the validation.
- The ministry said the recognition reflected Malaysia’s continued commitment to strengthening maternal and child health and ensuring access to quality screening, treatment and healthcare services.
- In 2024, the mother-to-child HIV transmission rate stood at 1.52 per cent, meeting the WHO target of below two per cent.
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