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The Bahamas Joins Elite Group of Nations Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

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The Bahamas Joins Elite Group of Nations Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

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The Bahamas has received World Health Organization certification for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission, becoming the 12th country or territory in the Americas to achieve this milestone. This accomplishment reflects decades of public health efforts and positions the region as a global leader, with the Americas now accounting for more than half of all such certifications worldwide.

The Bahamas has received World Health Organization certification for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission, becoming the 12th country or territory in the Americas to achieve this milestone. This accomplishment reflects decades of public health efforts and positions the region as a global leader, with the Americas now accounting for more than half of all such certifications worldwide.

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