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

INHSU 2025

14 Oct 2025
Century City Conference Centre Cape Town, South Africa
Sector Event

37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS2025)

23 - 26 Oct 2025
Bangkok, Thailand
Sector Event

APSAD 2025

9 - 12 Nov 2025
International Convention Centre, Gadigal (Sydney), Australia (NSW, Australia)