Starting from April 2026, Hepatitis B screening and treatment services will be initiated at three hospitals to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, according to the Ministry of Health.
The announcement was made by Dr Myat Wunna Soe, director general of the Union Minister’s Office and the Department of Public Health, during a coordination meeting on the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, organized by the AIDS and STD Control Division of the ministry.
He stated that under the leadership and guidance of the ministry, the department is already working toward the elimination of HIV and Syphilis transmission from mother to child by 2030. To further this goal, the ministry will implement Triple Elimination (Triple EMTCT) by including the prevention of Hepatitis B transmission.
Three selected locations are the central women’s hospitals in Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw. Pregnant women receiving prenatal care at these hospitals will be screened for Hepatitis B. Those who test positive will receive viral load testing and necessary medical treatment starting in April.
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