In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized Cuba as the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis.
“Cuba’s success demonstrates that universal access and universal health coverage are feasible and indeed are the key to success, even against challenges as daunting as HIV,” said PAHO Director, Dr Carissa F. Etienne. “Cuba’s achievement today provides inspiration for other countries to advance towards elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis”.
Cuba provides about 98% of its 11+ million population with free health care, which is one of the contributing factors in this health feat. In their recognition of Cuba’s prevention programs, they explained that early access to prenatal care, free testing and treatment, cesarean deliveries, and support for alternatives to breastfeeding has largely contributed to Cuba’s health success.
Read more here: https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2015-who-validates-elimination-of-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv-and-syphilis-in-cuba
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