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3C.Affiliate Organisation Session: Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B in the Asia Pacific Region

Tracks
Track 3
Monday, September 15, 2025
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM
City Room 3&4 (Upper Level)

Speaker

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Dr Mairini Rokovunisei
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist
Fiji Ministry Of Health

Towards EMTCT in Fiji

1:50 PM - 2:05 PM

Biography

An Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist at Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva, Fiji, with over a decade of dedicated service in the OBGYN unit. I am deeply committed to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to women throughout their pregnancies, childbirth, and general gynaecological health. My expertise lies in managing high-risk pregnancies and providing specialized support for women navigating complex medical conditions during pregnancy. I am passionate about advancing women’s healthcare standards and outcomes in Fiji through clinical excellence, mentorship, and advocacy.
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Mrs Antoinette David
Pediatrician
Fiji Ministry of Health

Towards EMTCT in Fiji

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Presentation Recording

Biography

Dr. Antoinette David is a General Paediatrician at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji, with special interests in Neonatology and Infectious Diseases. Her clinical research interest focuses on the management and outcomes of sepsis and HIV.
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Dr Jackson Rakei
Director Of Sti/hiv/hepatitis Unit
Ministry Of Health & Medical Services

Towards EMTCT in Solomon Islands

2:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Biography

Studied medicine in Fiji at Fiji School medicine from 1996 to 2001. Graduated with MBBS in 2001. Completed two years of internship at Honiara Central Hospital. Worked as a registrar in internal medicine for four years at the Central Hospital. Posted as Provincial Health Director for Temotu province in the far eastern Solomons for eight years doing primary health care, clinical, surgical and administrative work. Senior clinician for Honiara City Council Health doing mainly primary health care and clinical duties for two years. Working as Director of the National STI/HIV and Viral Hepatitis program in 2018 till now.
Ms Bethlyn Warereau
Program Coordinator
Ministry Of Health

Towards EMTCT in Solomon Islands

2:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Biography

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Mrs Annie Taissets
Acting National Coordinator, Sti/hiv & Hepatitis B
Ministry Of Health

Towards EMTCT in Vanuatu

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

Biography

Registered Nurse, 25+ years of experience, now Vanuatu's National Coordinator for STI/HIV & Viral Hepatitis.
Mrs Florita Toa
Manager, Cd Unit
Ministry Of Health

Towards EMTCT in Vanuatu

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Biography

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Dr Nano Gideon
ational STI-HIV Program Manager
Public Health Wing, Department of Health Papua New Guinea

Towards EMTCT in Papua New Guinea

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM

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Presentation Recording

Biography

I am a Senior specialist Public Health specialist working in the field of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine with particular focus on improving HIV Prevention and Treatment intervention programs in communities. As a proud graduate of the PNG School of Medicine I have worked extensively over the years to strengthen and expand HIV care and treatment service access. I also support community activities that address stigma and developing interventions that are targeted towards improving health outcomes.
Mr Paul Harino
Physician
Ministry Of Health

Towards EMTCT in Papua New Guinea

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM

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Presentation Recording

Biography

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Ms Maia Da Costa Tilman
Project Manager
Maluk Timor

Towards EMTCT in Timor-Leste

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Biography

Ms Lucia Lay
Department Chief
Ministry Of Health

Towards EMTCT in Timor-Leste

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Biography

Dr Nurhalina Afriana
Associate Health Administrator
Directorate of Communicable Diseases

Towards EMTCT in Indonesia

3:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Biography

Dr Irwan Wariaseno
Senior Health Administrator
Directorate Of Family Health

Towards EMTCT in Indonesia

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Biography


HIV&AIDS Session Chair

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Michelle O’Connor
Director, ASHM Global
ASHM Health

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