Prevention of HIV Mother-To-Child-Transmission in sub-Saharan Africa

摘要: The transmission of HIV infection from an HIV-positive mother to her child during labor, pregnancy, breastfeeding or delivery is termed as mother-to-child (WHO, 2013 report on HIV). A range 15-45% transmissions are possible when no intervention strategies put into place. Globally, goals and initiatives have been set combat this issue well speeding up the interventions achieve rates levels less than 5% total elimination new infant infections by 2015 In 2011, 57% pregnant women living with in low middle-income countries received effective antiretroviral drugs for prevention (PMTCT), a substantial increase 48% 2010 (UNAIDS, 2011 data). Despite availability many massive investments prevent MTCT, pandemic situation still lingers Africa. An estimated 390,000 children globally acquired their mothers over 90% these occurring sub-Saharan Africa (UNICEF, Global HIV/AIDS Response report). This paper summarizes current observation made after internship Office Policy Clinical Research Operations that falls under Division AIDS (DAIDS) National Institute Health (NIH) Bethesda, MD. highlights importance recommendations used World Organization (WHO) recommendation main focus report. also reflects core competencies masters public health program learnt University San Francisco its association project. Different learning objectives project were Mother-To-Child Transmission 3 addressed Lastly, overall quality need such projects