The Ministry of Health announced today that Sri Lanka has commenced its Triple Elimination programme across all maternity clinics, marking a new milestone in maternal and child health.
According to the Ministry, from June 1 onward, blood testing of pregnant mothers will include screening for the Hepatitis B virus, in addition to existing checks for HIV and Syphilis.
The Ministry noted that Sri Lanka successfully implemented the Dual Elimination programme, preventing mother‑to‑child transmission of HIV and Syphilis.
In 2019, the World Health Organization certified Sri Lanka as one of the first countries to achieve this milestone, and the nation has since maintained that status with continuous recognition.
“As the next step, the Triple Elimination programme has now been launched, ensuring that all pregnant mothers are tested for Hepatitis B alongside HIV and Syphilis. This will be carried out at every maternity clinic islandwide,” the Ministry of Health said in its statement. (Newswire)
