Mother-to-child HIV transmission preventive measures prove effective
The rate of mother-to-child HIV transmission fell to 3.6 percent in the first half of 2017, showing Vietnam’s preventive measures are proving effective.
Communication activities boosted to raise public awareness of the importance of early treatment for HIV-infected mothers - Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The rate of mother-to-child
HIV transmission fell to 3.6 percent in the first half of 2017, showing
Vietnam’s preventive measures are proving effective.
According to the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control under the Health Ministry, in the period, only 20 out of 561 babies whose mothers were treated with antiretroviral (ARV) drugs tested positive to HIV.
Studies indicate that 97 out 100 babies whose mothers use ARV drugs in early pregnancy do not contract the virus, while the number is 50-75 babies if their mothers do not receive ARV therapy or have interrupted treatment.
Therefore, the department has coordinated with the Maternal and Child Health Department to intensify mother-to-child HIV transmission preventive measures, especially offering HIV tests for expectant mothers.
Communication activities have also been boosted to raise public awareness of the importance of early treatment for HIV-infected mothers.-VNA
According to the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control under the Health Ministry, in the period, only 20 out of 561 babies whose mothers were treated with antiretroviral (ARV) drugs tested positive to HIV.
Studies indicate that 97 out 100 babies whose mothers use ARV drugs in early pregnancy do not contract the virus, while the number is 50-75 babies if their mothers do not receive ARV therapy or have interrupted treatment.
Therefore, the department has coordinated with the Maternal and Child Health Department to intensify mother-to-child HIV transmission preventive measures, especially offering HIV tests for expectant mothers.
Communication activities have also been boosted to raise public awareness of the importance of early treatment for HIV-infected mothers.-VNA
You should also see
Vietnam eyes strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Hungary: NA Chairman
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on April 16 said that Vietnam always values and wishes to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Hungary, a traditional partner and the only comprehensive partner of Vietnam in the Central Eastern European region when receiving First Officer of the Hungarian National Assembly Márta Mátrai in Hanoi.
See more
Health
Vietnam has first int’l trauma life support training centre
The International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Training Centre under the Ministry of National Defence’s Military Hospital 175 officially made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15.
Health
First southern pediatric organ transplant centre to become operational in 2025
The first pediatric organ transplant centre in Vietnam’s southern region is scheduled to be completed and put into operation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025).
Health
Free surgeries offered for cleft palate children in Thua Thien-Hue
About 80 children with cleft palate in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue and surrounding localities are to receive free check-ups and surgeries from now until April 18.
Health
Vietnam to host first int’l airway management conference
International airway experts from across the world, including the United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Italy, New Zealand, and experts from Vietnam will gather at the first South East Asian Conference of the World Alliance of Airway Management (WAAM) in Hanoi on April 13-14.
Health
Health insurance coverage necessary for all TB patients: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on April 8 requested the Ministry of Health to work with the Vietnam Social Security and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to provide health insurance coverage for all tuberculosis (TB) patients.
