By Nyasha Kunyiswakunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 5 000 babies were born HIV-positive in 2021 as a result of their mothers’ resistance to taking critical antiretroviral (ARV) medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, according to the National Aids Council (NAC). The babies’ HIV infections jeopardised Zimbabwe’s goal of achieving zero mother-to-child transmissions.“Close to 5 000 children were…
5 000 babies born HIV-positive: NAC

“Children are infected due to mothers’ reluctance to get antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy and breastfeeding and others register at the clinics late whilst the children are already infected.”