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Challenges towards an AIDS-free generation in Africa and Asia

Wipaporn Natalie Songtaweesin1,2, Grace Miriam Ahimbisibwe3, Thanyawee Puthanakit2

  • 1School of Global Health.

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS
|August 15, 2024
PubMed

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Preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in Asia and Africa has stalled, with 130,000 new infections in 2022. New strategies and integrated care are crucial to achieve an AIDS-free generation by 2030.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Vertical transmission of HIV remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in Asia and Africa.
  • Progress in eliminating new HIV infections in children has stalled over the past decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current data on preventing HIV vertical transmission in Asia and Africa.
  • To discuss strategic directions for achieving an AIDS-free generation by 2030.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent data on HIV vertical transmission.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to stalled progress.
  • Discussion of emerging interventions and service delivery models.

Main Results:

  • 130,000 new pediatric HIV infections occurred in 2022, indicating a lack of progress.
  • Key drivers of transmission vary by region: low testing in Asia-Pacific, infections during pregnancy/breastfeeding in South/East Africa, and low antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage in West/Central Africa.
  • Long-acting injectable ART and neutralizing antibodies show promise for reducing vertical transmission.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing HIV service gaps is critical for preventing vertical transmission.
  • Strengthening prevention for young people and women of childbearing age is essential.
  • Integrated, accessible pre- and postnatal care is needed to retain pregnant and postpartum individuals living with HIV in care.
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