African leaders mobilise internal resources to reduce maternal/infant mortality

Malawi, South Africa, Uganda HNN Team

Another approach, Museveni suggested, should be sensitisation. "This is very crucial to educate expectant mothers to attend ante-natal clinics in order to ensure safe delivery. 

Nigeria can achieve zero mother to child HIV infection by 2015, says U.S.

Nigeria HNN Team

"Out of the 61 cases of children…zero were infected and if Nigeria can replicate what has happened in this hospital throughout this country, it will be well on its way towards achieving its goal of saving one million lives."

Ghana to switch policy on HIV

Ghana HNN Team

Ghana announces adoption of Option B Plus program to reduce the cases of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Uganda: Pregnant women start getting free ARVs

Uganda HNN Team

According to Dr. Esiru, the areas were prioritised according to the HIV prevalence starting with the highest to the lowest.??

Global Fund Grants Nigeria Additional N84bn To Fight HIV, TB, Malaria

Nigeria HNN Team

Five health organizations are among those receiving funding to combat HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria. 

On World AIDS Day: More pregnant women and children must get treatment, says UNICEF

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"Treating HIV-positive pregnant women not only keeps them alive and well, but prevents babies from acquiring HIV during pregnancy."

Uganda: Government adopts new PMTCT strategy

Uganda HNN Team

The government of Uganda has launched the UN World Health Organization’s (WHO) "Option B+" to boost the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT).

South Africa: HIV Programme ‘Saving Babies’ Lives’

South Africa HNN Team

According to figures from the Medical Research Council the transmission rate from mother to child decreased in South Africa from 8% in 2008 to 2.7% last year.

Save Our Children From Unnecessary Death

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Op-ed article by The Namibian columnist Tsudao Gurirab about newborn mortality in Namibia and how health outcomes must be improved.

SOUTH AFRICA: New reports chart progress – and costs – in HIV fight

South Africa

Mothers, babies and newly diagnosed HIV patients are receiving more of the services they need but progress comes at a cost, according to a new report that predicts a funding shortfall for HIV treatment in South Africa.