Triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis (Resolution)

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ R E S O L U T I O N REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC COMITE RÉGIONAL DU PACIFIQUE OCCIDENTAL WPR/RC68.R2 11 October 2017 TRIPLE ELIMINATION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV, HEPATITIS B AND SYPHILIS The Regional Committee, Recalling the World Health Assembly resolution on the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2016–2021, including global targets of elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2020 and hepatitis B and syphilis by 2030 (WHA69.22); Recalling also the Regional Committee resolution endorsing the Regional Action Plan for Viral Hepatitis in the Western Pacific 2016–2020 to reduce the impact of viral hepatitis (WPR/RC66.R1); Acknowledging attainment of the 2017 regional target of less than 1% prevalence of hepatitis B among children five years of age and older through infant immunizations; Recognizing the progress of Member States in improving the health and well-being of mothers and newborn infants, guided by the Action Plan for Healthy Newborn Infants in the Western Pacific Region 2014–2020; .../ WPR/RC68.R2 page 2 Recognizing also that interventions to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis are more accessible, effective and efficient using a coordinated approach through maternal, newborn and child health care; Acknowledging the commitment of Member States in the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (2016–2030) to end preventable deaths, ensure health and well-being, and expand enabling environments for every woman, child and adolescent, 1. ENDORSES the Regional Framework for the Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis in Asia and the Pacific 2018–2030; 2. URGES Member States: (1) to ensure that adequate technical and financial resources are available for the incorporation of interventions to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis into maternal, newborn and child health-care platforms; (2) to ensure that services to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis reach all who need them; 3. REQUESTS the Regional Director: (1) to provide technical support to Member States in implementing the Regional Framework for the Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis in Asia and the Pacific 2018–2030; .../ WPR/RC68.R2 page 3 (2) to advocate an integrated approach to achieve the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis using mother, newborn and child health- care platforms; (3) to report progress periodically on the implementation of the Regional Framework. Fourth meeting, 11 October 2017