Are we testing for triple elimination? A review of national guidelines on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in the African region

2024-10-30 hiv aids Title + abstract only

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IntroductionWorld Health Organization (WHO) updated guidelines for maternal HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus (HBV) testing for pregnant women, and advised on using dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). We reviewed national testing guidelines to assess political support in alignment with WHO guidance and triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) priorities. MethodsWe reviewed national HIV-related guidelines from 46 African countries after 2010, including guidelines ...

Are we testing for triple elimination? A review of national guidelines on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in the African region

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