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WHO certifies Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

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WASHINGTON, Jun 3, CMC -The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday congratulated the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on being certified for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B. The two United Nations bodies said that this milestone reflects the British Overseas Territory’s strong commitment to protecting the health of women, children, and families.

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