WHO Recognizes Denmark's Success in Maternal Health

WHO certified Denmark for eliminating HIV and syphilis transmission from mother to child.
Denmark met 2021–2024 targets with low transmission and high prenatal testing.
Universal health system supported antenatal care, data systems, labs, and rights-based policies.
Routine testing and treatment reduced transmission to zero; syphilis is uncommon.
WHO certification ensures protection for all pregnant women and newborns.
Denmark joins 22 WHO-validated countries with hepatitis B prevalence 0.2%.
Hepatitis B mainly affects migrants, highlighting challenges for triple elimination.
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