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Each year, more babies are born with HIV in one busy clinic in Africa than in the United States, Canada and England combined.  This is because treatment to prevent HIV infection of newborns in the developed world has essentially eradicated mother-to-child transmission of the virus.

While similarly potent clinical solutions are increasingly becoming available in Africa, the impact and effectiveness for HIV-positive mothers is less successful without complementary social, emotional and psychological support.

mothers2mothers (m2m) offers an effective, sustainable model of care that provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV/AIDS.       
 
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Spotlight

Dr Besser speaks at the Names not Numbers Symposium

3 Mar 10 - Founder and Medical Director Dr Mitch Besser was invited to speak at The Forum - A World of Ideas, part of the second annual Editorial Intelligence symposium Names not Numbers held in Wales.  Dr Besser spoke about the human resource constraints in the health sector, the importance of the community members in the fights against HIV/AIDS and the role of mothers2mothers.   Click here to listen to all the contributors' presentations.
 

David Beckham visits mothers2mothers

2 Dec 09 - Unicef Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham visited mothers2mothers in Site B, Khayelitsha to speak to mothers about prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT).  David spent over one hour talking to the mothers about their experiences and played with their HIV-negative children.  He also had the opportunity to speak to a woman's partner about the importance of male involvement in further supporting PMTCT outcomes.  Click here to see photos from his visit.

 

mothers2mothers congratulates President Zuma's HIV/AIDS policy

1 Dec 09 - In commemoration of World AIDS Day, South African President Zuma revealed the government's new HIV/AIDS policy for the country.  In light of the recent World Health Organization's (WHO) 2009 health recommendations, specifically addressing maternal and infant health, President Zuma confirmed that pregnant women living with HIV will have access to comprehensive treatment and care. mothers2mothers applauds the new administrations' quest for strengthening the battle against HIV/AIDS.  Read the full story here.