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What is PMTCT

PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS) is a method to reduce the risk of infection of an infant of a mother who is HIV infected. HIV is transmitted from a mother to an infant before, during, and after labour. MTCT of HIV can be prevented by behavioural education on sexual behaviour and risk reduction, provision of prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy, obstetric interventions, and changes in breastfeeding practices.

In Uganda, the transmission of HIV from mother to child is the second leading cause of HIV transmission (accounting for the 18% of all the infections).

AVSI Foundation has implemented PMTCT activities in its development and emergency programs in Uganda from 2001 till date, contributing to the improvement of the health system, and increasing community access to medical services.