Strengthening the hepatitis B care cascade to prevent vertical transmission in Africa: a call to empower midwives

Key Points

• The research aims to identify gaps in the hepatitis B care cascade and highlight the role of midwives in prevention efforts.
• Review of current hepatitis B infection rates in Africa
• Assessment of the perinatal care cascade
• Evaluation of existing interventions like screening and vaccination
• Africa has the highest global burden of hepatitis B infection
• Significant gaps exist in access to care and preventive measures
• Empowering midwives may improve the effectiveness of hepatitis B prevention strategies

Abstract