Supporting Triple Elimination in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste (STEPT)

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is largely preventable through testing, treatment and vaccination at birth.

Dates:

2022 – Ongoing

Led by ASHM in collaboration with in-country partners, the STEPT project supports efforts to achieve the ‘triple elimination’ of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B via parent-to-child transmission in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.

STEPT:

  • Delivers training and knowledge exchange forums between countries
  • Provides training for health workers
  • Clinical mentoring at selected health facilities 
  • Strengthens existing monitoring and surveillance systems to promote quality reporting

STEPT is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Funded by:
Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and ASHM Members.
In country partners:
Maluk Timor, Catholic Church Health Services PNG, Papua New Guinea National Department of Health, Timor-Leste Ministry of Health

Upcoming Conferences and Events

Sector Event

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) National Conference 2025

1 Jun 2025
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sector Event

27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health

16 - 19 Jun 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Meanjin (Brisbane), QLD, Australia
ASHM Event

The 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Point of Care Testing for Infectious Diseases

19 - 21 Jun 2025
Samyan Mitrtown Hall, Bangkok, Thailand