Mothers queue at a health centre for child immunisation.
Africa: Device May Prevent HIV Transmission
A nipple shield, often used by mothers who have difficulty breastfeeding, has been modified to reduce the risk of HIV transmission during breastfeeding.
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18 October 2010
Africa: Preventing HIV Transmission in Breastfeeding
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Approximately 200,000 babies every year are infected with HIV by breastfeeding from their mothers, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. To reduce ... see more »
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