CME Series | Reducing Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis in Africa

This module focuses on strategies and real-world experiences aimed at eliminating vertical transmission of hepatitis B, alongside HIV and syphilis, in African settings. Through case studies from The Gambia, Namibia, and broader contexts, participants will explore implementation successes, challenges, and the impact of funding constraints on triple elimination efforts.

What Will Set You Apart?

By completing this module, you will:

• Compare enablers and barriers to implementing vertical elimination programs in diverse African settings

• Differentiate the criteria and processes for validation of triple elimination of vertical transmission

• Discuss the implications of resource constraints on the design, execution, and sustainability of elimination programs

Is This Program for You?

This program is designed for healthcare providers, program managers, policymakers, and public health professionals engaged in maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and elimination programs in Africa. It is particularly valuable for those involved in planning and implementing integrated vertical transmission prevention strategies under resource-limited conditions.

What Will You Cover in This Module?

• Feasibility of Implementing the Triple Elimination Strategy in The Gambia

• Path to Elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and HBV: Implementation Successes in Namibia

• Triple Elimination of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B vertical transmission in the Context of Funding Restrictions