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The World Health Organization has certified The Bahamas as having eliminated mother‑to‑child transmission of HIV, marking the country as the latest Caribbean nation to achieve this status. WHO Director‑General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the country’s political commitment and the dedication of its health workers. Pan American Health Organization Director Dr Jarbas Barbosa highlighted sustained political leadership and the compassion of the health workforce as key factors. The certification is seen as a milestone that could help the region advance efforts to end HIV and other communicable diseases.

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