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Monday, 01 November 2010 10:36
The launch of UNICEF's pack of medicines to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Kenya on Friday marks the moment when this innovation starts its potential to save lives in developing world.
Photo: Internet
Phase one of the roll out of the Mother-Baby Pack in Kenya, Lesotho, Zambia, and Cameroon is projected to run through mid-2011, according to UNICEF.
Health workers in antenatal clinics and delivery care settings, including non-medical workers, will distribute the packs to pregnant women living with HIV.
This simple yet revolutionary innovation can have a significant impact on the number of babies born free of HIV.
A pregnant woman's first antenatal visit is a vital opportunity to test mothers for HIV and prevent transmission of the virus to their babies. By bundling together a full course of preventive drugs, the pack promotes easier storage, distribution and management – while reducing the chance of pharmaceutical shortages in clinics.
Source: VNS
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