Ramsammy plugs eradication of mother to child transmission of HIV

LCF counsellor tester Paulette Sydney doing the signature first test on Dr. Ramsammy to mark the launch of testing week

“Every time a pregnant woman comes to our clinic, every time everywhere no exception, she should have access to HIV testing and counselling and know her status,” Minister of Health Dr Leslie Ramsammy said as he launched this year’s National Week of Testing.

A ceremonial launching activity to mark the fifth year of national testing for HIV was held on Wednesday at the Linden Care Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that has been championing the cause of HIV/AIDS while providing care and support for persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Ramsammy was accompanied by Director of the