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World Health Organisation Declares Dominica as Latest Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

Dkoding | 21/05/2021 12:43 PM | Click to read full article

The Commonwealth of Dominica has received certification from the World Health Organisation for eliminating mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission after witnessing no recorded cases over the last four years.

During a virtual ceremony, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reiterated the importance of investing in the nation’s healthcare infrastructure to continue reaching these global targets which include, “a reduction in maternal and child mortality, universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and universal health coverage.”

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