"5th IAS Conference. Cape Town 2009. Abstract WEPDD101.G. Ngatiri, R. Mwangi, V. Torres Feced, S. Kimiru, R. Bedell, G. Macharia, C. Makone, C. Njeri, J. Mwangi. Ministry of Health Kenya; Vihda Association-AECID; Clinton Foundation, Kenya.""Introduction [...]" "Methods [...]" "Results [...]""Conclusions:1. Mortality and HIV transmission rates for infants born to HIV infected mothers are low in this routine comprehensive PMTCT program.2. Community care reduces defaulter rates significantly. HIV positive mothers can be caregivers and not only care recipients.3. It is possible to implement best PMTCT practises from industrialised and middle income income countries in areas with limited resources and nearly eliminate MTCT of HIV. Integration of PMTCT services in MCH and safe replacement feeding are key interventions.4. Research priorities to prevent MTCT should focus on how to make replacement feeding safer in areas with limited resources.5. It is feasible to monitor HIV free infant survival under routine program conditions."
