Strengthening the delivery of HIV testing services and linkage to care during pregnancy and postpartum for elimination of mother-to-child transmission

Overview

The elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV using a combination of interventions to support women and their children is a global health priority and a cornerstone of global efforts to achieve the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.

This brief provides a practical resource to countries working to adopt and scale-up WHO HIV testing guidance for pregnant and postpartum women. Country implementation examples, evidenced-based recommendations and policy guidance are provided throughout.