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Malaysia Country Becomes First in Region to Eliminate Mum-to-Child HIV Transmission

Here’s something to feel proud of because Malaysia has become the first country in the West Pacific Region to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection.

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Malaysia Country Becomes First in Region to Eliminate Mum-to-Child HIV Transmission

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  1. Malaysia Country Becomes First in Region to Eliminate Mum-to-Child HIVTransmission Here’s something to feel proud of because Malaysia has become the first country in the West Pacific Region to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection. By the NST reported that this amazing achievement also makes us the 12th country in the world to receive the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis (eMTCT) validation certificate from the WHO. Health minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad received the eMTCT validation certificate from WHO. Director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the WHO Asia-Pacific regional committee meeting, yesterday on 8 October 2018.

  2. WHO’s representative for Brunei, these countries, Dr. Ying-Ru Lo applauded Malaysia for this astounding achievement. He was quoted as saying, “I congratulate Malaysia for its achievements. Malaysia’s success in ensuring babies born free of HIV and syphilis is an indication of a health care system that truly provides health care to those in need.” In the meantime, Dr. Dzulkefly noted that this accomplishment is significant for Malaysia’s healthcare standards because vertical HIV and syphilis transmission are no longer a major health threat. Dr. DZulkefly said that WHO has urged many countries to obtain the eMTCT for three top contagious diseases, which are: HIV Syphilis Hepatitis B

  3. If you have affected with HIV infection so urgent meet to a medical advisor and take some Antivirals-HIV drugs and some prescription drugs to control symptoms of HIV infections. Read more:- What precautions have to be taken while living with HIV positive? HIV/AIDS — HIV Risk and Prevention(PrEP) Scientists could be one step closer to developing a vaccine for HIV Advertisement–

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