Mother-to-child HIV transmission remains below 2%

Rwanda continues to demonstrate significant success in combating the transmission of HIV from mothers to their children. For the past decade, the rate of mother-to-child HIV transmission in the country has remained impressively below the 2 percent threshold.

According to recent data, the transmission rate saw a slight increase, rising to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year. Despite this marginal uptick, the figure remains exceptionally low and reflects the effectiveness of Rwanda's public health strategies and interventions aimed at preventing vertical HIV transmission.

The consistent success in keeping mother-to-child transmission rates below 2 percent highlights Rwanda's commitment to controlling the HIV epidemic and protecting the health of its youngest population. This achievement is a testament to the country's robust healthcare system and dedicated efforts in maternal and child health services.