Out of the shadows: Working with traditional birth attendants

A child holds a large green leaf above their head, using it like a hat, and smiles at the camera.
Last updated on: 11 November 2025

Action for Community Care in Tanzania, Coalition of Women Living With HIV and AIDS in Malawi, and Society for Family Health in Nigeria are implementing the Kids to Care model. Through reflection and learning documentation, they have recognised the unique contribution that all cadres of community health service providers, especially traditional birth attendants, have had and continue to have in reducing vertical transmission and supporting effective care for children living with HIV.

A smiling child holds two large green leaves above his head; poster text promotes reducing HIV transmission through traditional birth attendants.