The data for 2023 highlights significant variations in antiretroviral therapy coverage for PMTCT across countries. Notably, countries like Benin, Malaysia, Laos, Mauritius, Namibia, Eritrea, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Uganda achieve full coverage, reflecting their successful implementation of treatment programs. In contrast, countries such as Sudan, Yemen, and the Republic of the Congo have far lower coverage, underscoring challenges in healthcare infrastructure and accessibility. Year-on-year changes reveal increases in coverage in Angola, Somalia, and the Republic of the Congo, indicating positive strides, while reductions in Nigeria, Myanmar, and Indonesia suggest areas needing improvement.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued increases in coverage in countries with improving healthcare systems and international support like Papau New Guinea and Somalia.
- Challenges in maintaining or increasing coverage in countries impacted by political instability or economic constraints like Nigeria, Yemen, and Afghanistan.
- Potential expansion of successful models from high-coverage countries to those struggling with lower coverage to enhance global PMTCT efforts.
Top countries in Antiretroviral Therapy Coverage for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Pregnant Women Living with HIV | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Benin | 100 | 2021 | 0% | +4.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malaysia | 100 | 2021 | +2.04% | +0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Laos | 100 | 2021 | +81.82% | +18.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mauritius | 100 | 2021 | 0% | +2.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Namibia | 100 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Eritrea | 100 | 2023 | +1.01% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Liberia | 100 | 2021 | +23.46% | +4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Burkina Faso | 100 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Uganda | 100 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Swaziland | 99 | 2021 | +7.61% | +0.41% | View data |
