Plateau State Trains Healthcare Workers to Combat Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
The Plateau State Ministry of Health has trained 60 healthcare workers in the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, aiming to reduce the state’s HIV burden. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, emphasized the importance of the training, citing national statistics showing a double-digit transmission rate from mother to child.
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The participants, selected from 17 Local Government Areas, were urged to transfer their knowledge to colleagues and apply it to reduce the HIV burden in the state and nationwide. Plateau’s HIV Programme Coordinator, Maria Bawa, highlighted the goal of achieving epidemic control and a HIV-free generation by 2030.
The training focused on equipping healthcare workers to conduct massive testing of pregnant women, placing those who test positive on anti-retroviral treatment to achieve viral suppression and prevent mother-to-child transmission. Participant Elisha Bagae praised the training, saying it provided valuable insights into PMTCT.
This initiative demonstrates Plateau State’s commitment to combating HIV and ensuring a healthier future for its citizens.
