Jamaica has made another significant public health achievement, with a certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating the mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

Jamaica officially received the certification during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Tuesday morning.

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said this milestone follows years of dedicated effort to providing high-quality prevention and treatment services for women and children.

Belize as well as St. Vincent and the Grenadines also received the certification during today’s ceremony.

Some 19 nations now have a certification for eliminating the mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.