Thailand becomes first country in Asia to eliminate mother-child HIV spread

The World Health Organization announced that Thailand has become the first country in Asia to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. The success stems from a strong prenatal care program across the country. Stephen Mills, Technical Director, Asia Pacific Regional Office at FHI 360, states that Thailand should now focus on condom use and testing programs that reach key populations in need of such services, such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons and people who inject drugs.