Webinars

Together Towards a Hepatitis-Free Future: Scaling Up Hepatitis B testing in Antenatal Care

ESCMID Global 2025 ESCMID Global 2025 ESCMID Global 2025

Summary

Triple Elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B is a pivotal public health initiative paving the way for healthier generations.

This symposium brings together policymakers, researchers, and implementers to discuss the importance of hepatitis B testing in antenatal care and achieving Triple Elimination goals.

Watch now to gain insights into the latest WHO global guidelines and strategies, as well as real-world experiences in integrating hepatitis B testing into national antenatal screening programs.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the latest WHO guidelines on triple elimination and strategies for country-level implementation.
  • Examine the successes and challenges in the implementation of a national triple elimination program in a resource-limited setting.
  • Understand the outcomes of the evaluation of a triple elimination panel and the insights gained.

Presenter Biography

Niklas Luhmann, MD​
Technical Officer, Viral Hepatitis Prevention, Testing and Priority populations​
WHO, Geneva​

Linda Kisaakye Nabitaka, MD
Senior Program Officer, PMTCT​
Ministry of Health, Uganda​

Missiani Ochwoto, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kenya​
Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institutes of Health, USA​

Who Should Watch

Healthcare professionals