HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia Daniel Yilma Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia

HIV Prevalence & Current Status of the Epidemic in Ethiopia National HIV prevalence (single point estimate): 2.4% for 2010 The epidemic is generally stabilizing with signs of decline in major cities; whereas, an elevated epidemic in small towns & market centers. Young populations, especially never-married sexually active females have the greatest risk of HIV infection in the country; discordant couples are also a concern Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia

Impacts of HIV in Ethiopia HIV is driving the TB epidemic Decrease in life expectancy Social & Economic Impact on Industry Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia

HIV/AIDS Intervention Strategies in Ethiopia A. Prevention 1. Social mobilization 2. IEC/BCC 3. HIV Counselling & Testing (HCT) 4. STI Prevention and Control 5. Infection Prevention 6. PMTCT Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia

B. Treatment,Care and Support Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) Prophylaxis and treatment of OIs TB/HIV Co-Management Palliative Care Community Home Based Care Support for affected and infected Jimma Univeristy,Ethiopia

X. Challenges & Major Achievements High turn over and attrition of trained health workers Loss-to-follow up of patients started on ART & Pre-ART patients Linkage between the various HIV services still loose Low PMTCT coverage Low paediatric ART uptake Jimma Univeristy, Ethiopia

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