Towards triple elimination of HIV, syphilis and HBV mother-to-child transmission: Protocol of a simplified and integrated strategy in Burkina Faso and The Gambia: Protocol for the phase 1 of the TRI-MOM project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV) commonly observed in the WHO African region is associated with excess morbidity and mortality. Despite some progress, the coverage of interventions to prevent MTCT of these infections remains insufficient, particularly for syphilis and HBV. To fulfil these gaps and achieve the triple elimination of MTCT of these infections by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for integration of prevention of MTCT (PMTCT) activities for HBV with HIV and syphilis antenatal services. In partnership with the local governments, the TRI-MOM project, conducted in 2 phases, aims to evaluate a simplified (based on inexpensive rapid diagnostic tests), integrated (in maternal and child health servi

SUBMITTER: Vo-Quang E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12880678 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature