Rumbidzayi Zinyuke
Senior Health Reporter
ZIMBABWE held its fourth National Validation Committee (NVC) meeting on Friday as the country steps up efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B.
Officially opening the meeting in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora said the initiative was a key Government priority, aligned with the World Health Organisation’s global agenda to eliminate vertical transmission of the three infections.
“Convening like this is a milestone moment, and a huge testament to our collective commitment to safeguarding the health and future of our mothers and children in Zimbabwe,” he said.
Validation involves assessing and verifying evidence of a country’s progress against WHO standards, including the coverage and quality of prevention, testing and treatment services.
The process establishes whether the required targets are being met, identifies gaps and guides interventions to accelerate progress towards elimination.
