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May 12, 2025
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LESOTHO MAKES PROGRESS IN MOTHER TO CHILD INFECTIONS

Maseru,Aug.27—The elimination of mother to child infections is reported to have made significant progress ranging from 15.2 percent in 2010 to at least 5.1 percent in 2023.

This was said by the Strategic Information Manager of the National Aids Commission (NAC)Mr. Mama Ramaema.

Mr. Ramaema mentioned  that although this  progress has been made, a hike of mother to child infections was reported in 2017.

He stated that some of the reasons behind  this increase included a default during pregnancy in HIV treatment and lack of access to such treatment in some areas…

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