Health & Well-being

Mother-to-child STD transmission: No longer a public health issue in SL: WHO

Sri Lanka has been awarded special recognition by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for reducing the mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis to a level that is no longer considered a public health problem.

The recognition was granted in line with WHO-established standards and recommendations of global advisory committees, highlighting the country’s sustained progress in controlling the transmission of the diseases. The WHO commended Sri Lanka’s continued efforts in maintaining the elimination status through strengthened public health systems and adherence to international guidelines.

The certificate was presented during the 79th World Health Assembly currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented the award to Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Source - The Morning