Sri Lanka eliminates vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis

Sri Lanka eliminates vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis: UNAIDS congratulates Sri Lanka for achieving the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis. “Sri Lanka’s remarkable achievement gives me hope and shows that change is possible. It is clear that when a country ensures that services are accessible and stigma-free for women, including for women living with or affected by HIV, results follow that benefit women’s health, their children’s health and society as a whole,” said Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director.