Research and analysis

IDPS programmes in the UK: effectiveness review

This report assesses the effectiveness of the NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening programmes in the UK.

• From: UK National Screening Committee
• Published: 15 May 2026

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Review of the effectiveness of the UK Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening programmes

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Report acknowledgments

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This report reviews data from each of the 4 UK programmes for the infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS) programmes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

It assesses the effectiveness of the programmes in reducing vertical transmission (during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and syphilis. The report also considers the wider impact and effectiveness of IDPS programmes.

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Published 15 May 2026