Tuesday 30 June 2015

WHO validates elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis in Cuba

Cuba today became the first country in the world to receive validation from WHO that it has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

“Eliminating transmission of a virus is one of the greatest public health achievements possible,” said Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General. “This is a major victory in our long fight against HIV and sexually transmitted infections, and an important step towards having an AIDS-free generation” said Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General. via WHO news Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://ift.tt/1R2oZ2L

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