Cost-effectiveness of nevirapine to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in eight African countries

Health technology The use of nevirapine prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Nevirapine prophylaxis consisted of a single dose to each mother and infant consistent with the HIVNET-012 trial, where mothers who consented to HIV testing and tested positive were offered nevirapine to them and their offspring. The mother was instructed to take her dose of nevirapine at the onset of labour and was then instructed to return at 72 hours after delivery for the baby's dose.