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

ASHM Event

15th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (VH2025)

6 - 8 Aug 2025
Pullman on the Park, Naarm (Melbourne)
Sector Event

DANA Annual Conference 2025

6 - 8 Aug 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast (QLD, Australia)
ASHM Event

Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference 2025

15 - 17 Sep 2025
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country, Australia