Prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) program outcomes in South Africa in the pre-COVID and COVID eras.

Introduction: Two decades after implementing the Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) program, South Africa has still not managed to eliminate intrauterine mother-to-child (MTCT) HIV transmission. During the COVID pandemic access to maternal health services was reduced, potentially compromising the PMTCT program.

Method: A retrospective record review was conducted at a midwife-run obstetric unit in a high HIV prevalence setting.

Prevalence, incidence and seroconversion of HIV and Syphilis infections among pregnant women of South Africa.

Background: Pregnant women in South Africa suffer from HIV and syphilis infections resulting in negative pregnancy outcomes. Little is known about the prevalence, incidence, seroconversion, and associated risk factors for those attending a midwife run obstetric unit.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was undertaken among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic from January to December 2018.