Sri Lanka has received special recognition from the World Health Organization for maintaining the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis as a public health concern, in line with international standards and global advisory recommendations.

The recognition was awarded in appreciation of Sri Lanka’s continued progress in reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis to levels where they are no longer considered a major public health issue.

The award was presented today at the 79th World Health Assembly, currently being held in Geneva.

The certificate of recognition was handed over by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa.

The Health Ministry said the recognition reflects the progress achieved by Sri Lanka’s health sector in sustaining public health standards in line with global benchmarks. (Newswire)

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