An investigation of the contributing factors in new HIV infections at Katutura Hospital in children from birth to two years old after implementation of elimination of mother-to-child transmission protocols

Student: Patsva A MadzokereCountry: Zimbabwe Mother-to-child transmission of HIV during pregnancy, labour, delivery or breastfeeding remains a concern, despite widespread antiretroviral therapy (ART) usage among HIV-positive pregnant women, as evidenced by Namibia’s 4,1% transmission rate. Conducted at Katutura State Hospital in Namibia, this study aimed to identify factors contributing to new HIV infections in children aged 0-2 years. […]