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flag The Maldives is the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, per WHO.

flag The Maldives has become the first country globally to achieve WHO validation for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. flag The milestone, confirmed in 2024, follows the nation’s prior recognition for HIV and syphilis elimination in 2019. flag Over 95% of pregnant women receive antenatal care and are screened for all three infections, while nearly all newborns get the hepatitis B birth dose. flag No HIV or syphilis cases were transmitted to infants in 2022 and 2023, and a 2023 survey found no hepatitis B in young children. flag The success is attributed to strong political will, universal health coverage, and over 10% of GDP spent on health, ensuring free care for all, including migrants. flag WHO officials hailed the achievement as a model for other nations.

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