Vertical transmission of HIV and AIDS at Malamulo Hospital, Malawi, 2004-2008 : a successful clinical audit

Abstract

Maestría en Salud Pública

Since the start of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pandemic in 1981, nearly 25 million people have died of AIDS. That's why Malamulo Hospital has implemented a protocol on Prevention-of-Mother-to-Child HIV transmission (PMTCT) Program according to what was already established by the Government of Malawi. Condluding, The implementation of sdNevirapine for both infected mothers and infants with six months exclusive breastfeeding interventions at Malamulo Hospital were efficient strategies to reduce the vertical transmission of HIV. However, there could still be a chance of vertical transmission, therefore, it is important to look into other strategies to reduce it even more or aim for 0% transmission, if possible.