The Kano State government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis through strengthened antenatal care services, early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
The Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Yusuf, stated this on Thursday in Kano during a summit on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the three infections.
Mr Yusuf said the infections are largely preventable, noting that syphilis can be completely cured when detected and treated early.
He urged pregnant women and their spouses to ensure early registration for antenatal care.
“We are calling on women and their husbands to ensure that pregnant women attend antenatal clinics early so that any abnormality in the mother or unborn child can be detected and appropriate interventions provided.
