Maldives 1st country to end mother-to-child transfer of 3 diseases
Maldives became first country to completely eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, earning WHO's "triple elimination" recognition. The milestone was achieved through robust prenatal screening and vaccination, with over 95% maternal coverage and zero cases reported among infants in recent years, data showed. Experts praised Maldives' integrated healthcare system.