Closing the EMTCT gap

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Closing the treatment gap and optimizing continuity of treatment

For pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV

Triple elimination HIV, syphilis, HBV

Integrated approaches for elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.

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Global health sector strategies on HIV, VH and STIs
WHO guidance on elimination of MTCT of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B
WHO path to elimination Global guidance on criteria and processes for validation: elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus
WHO Guidelines on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus
The global elimination of congenital syphilis: rationale and strategy for action
Going the 'Last Mile' to EMTCT: A road map for ending the HIV epidemic in children

Data-driven EMTCT approaches

Distinct approaches to identify, link, and treat: 1) pregnant women presenting to ANC; 2) pregnant and breastfeeding women with newly acquired HIV, and; 3) pregnant and breastfeeding women who do not seek ANC care.

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Address needs of pregnant and BF adolescents

Specific testing, treatment and care needs of pregnant or breastfeeding adolescent girls and young women

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Better quality and better data collection

Sharpening longitudinal data collection and promoting viral load monitoring and psychosocial support to improve continuity of care

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Closing the EMTCT gap

Closing the treatment gap and optimizing continuity of treatment

Triple elimination HIV, syphilis, HBV

Data-driven EMTCT approaches

Address needs of pregnant and BF adolescents

Better quality and better data collection

Cross-cutting