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Roles of Community Health Practitioners in Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria

Author(s): Victoria Ene Elachi
Affiliation: Nigeria Air Force Medical School, Kaduna
E-mail: enevictoria670@gmail.com
Phone: +234 803 584 2260

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The elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV remains a core public health objective in Nigeria due to the high burden of paediatric infections and persistent transmission gaps. Despite global advances in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), Nigeria continues to register new infant HIV cases largely due to complex socio-cultural, economic, and health system challenges.

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