immunization
Maldives Makes History as First Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis
Oct 14, 2025 10:51 am CST
The World Health Organization has validated the Maldives as the first country globally to achieve 'triple elimination' of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis. This landmark public health achievement showcases the nation's comprehensive approach to maternal and child health, with over 95% of pregnant women receiving antenatal care and newborns receiving timely hepatitis B vaccination, resulting in zero cases of these infections in infants during 2022 and 2023.
Vaccines, Tylenol Do Not Cause Autism: WHO
Sep 23, 2025 09:51 pm CST
Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday, following comments from the US president and his administration to the contrary.