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Under President Muizzu’s Leadership, Maldives Makes History with WHO Triple Elimination Recognition

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the Maldives as the first country to achieve 'triple elimination' of mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu hailed the achievement as historic, thanking health professionals and partners. The Maldives had previously eliminated HIV and syphilis in 2019, and this new recognition adds Hepatitis B, marking a global first in public health.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the Maldives as the first country to achieve 'triple elimination' of mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu hailed the achievement as historic, thanking health professionals and partners. The Maldives had previously eliminated HIV and syphilis in 2019, and this new recognition adds Hepatitis B, marking a global first in public health.

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