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Equatorial Guinea sees 49% of HIV patients on antiretroviral treatment in 2023 – WHO

  • December 3, 2024
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In a major milestone for HIV care, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 49% of people living with HIV in Equatorial Guinea were on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment by 2023, marking a significant improvement in access to life-saving medication. This progress follows a WHO-supported initiative launched in 2018 to decentralize HIV services and expand […]

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WHO combatting mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B

  • November 28, 2024
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus with the launch of a Regional Validation Committee for Africa. This initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to safeguarding the health of mothers and children across the continent. The committee, established by the WHO Regional Office for […]