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Maldives Celebrates Success in Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

10/14/2025

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The Maldives eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
No EMTCT cases were reported in 2022 and 2023.
The WHO validation for HIV and syphilis was achieved in 2019.
More than 95% of pregnant women receive antenatal care, including testing and vaccination.
WHO officials praised the achievement as a model for other nations, stressing political will and investment.

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Story summary

The Maldives eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
No EMTCT cases were reported in 2022 and 2023.
The WHO validation for HIV and syphilis was achieved in 2019.
More than 95% of pregnant women receive antenatal care, including testing and vaccination.
WHO officials praised the achievement as a model for other nations, stressing political will and investment.