The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated that Denmark has become the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to protect newborns from these preventable infections. This achievement reflects sustained, high-coverage prenatal care, effective antiretroviral and antibiotic treatment programmes, comprehensive screening protocols for pregnant individuals and strong public health systems that ensure timely intervention. WHO validation means that transmission rates have been reduced to such low levels that they are no longer a public health problem, showcasing how integrated maternal health services and universal access to testing and treatment can deliver life-saving outcomes for families.
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