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



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