Barbados Achieves WHO Certification for Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

Barbados has been officially certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, becoming the latest Caribbean country or territory to reach the public health milestone.

The certification brings to 15 the number of Caribbean countries and territories recognised by WHO for achieving the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV.

The achievement was formally recognised at a ceremony hosted by Barbados’ Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) at the Sandals Royal Ballroom in Christ Church on Friday, October 30.