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Status of HIV & AIDS in the Northern Cape
Venue: Garden Court Kimberley PRESENTATION AT THE BROTHERS FOR LIFE WORKSHOP 6 May 2010
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Provincial HIV Prevalence
The Provincial HIV prevalence rate among pregnant women decreased slightly from 16.5 in 2007 to 16.2 in This change in trend suggest the beginning of stabilization of the epidemic after a peak of 18.5 in 2005
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HIV Prevalence by District
Although Frances Baard has shown consistent high prevalence rates compared to other districts, infection rates have started shown decreasing trends. There has been a significant decrease in prevalence in Namakwa from 7.3 in 2007 to 2.2 in 2008
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Age Distribution of HIV Prevalence
Women in the age group 25 – 29 are the worst affected with prevalence rates of up to 33%. HIV prevalence among younger women (15 – 19) has shown significant decrease in the three years 4
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4 Key Priority Areas of the NSP
Prevention Treatment Care and Support Research Monitoring & Evaluation Human Rights and Access to Justice 5
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Provincial Syphilis Prevalence
Syphilis prevalence remains the highest in the country. The observed increase in 2008 brings to a halt progress made in the years 2005 – 2007.
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Syphilis Prevalence by District
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STI’s Source: DHIS 8
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STI’s Source: DHIS 9
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STI Incidence per district –2009/10 Source: DHIS
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STI’s Source: DHIS 11
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VCT excluding ANC Data source: DHIS
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VCT Uptake per District Data source: DHIS
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VCT Positivity Rate Data source: DHIS
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PMTCT Indicators–Q3 2009 Data source: DHIS
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PMTCT Indicators–Q3 2009 Data source: DHIS
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Total Registered Patients
Source: CCMT Monitoring System 17
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ART Start per District Source: CCMT Monitoring System 18
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Achievements New Provincial AIDS Council established November 2009
The Provincial Strategic Plan was ratified and adopted Launch of HCT Campaign Mobilization strategy for rollout of HCT Campaign 19
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Challenges Low health seeking behaviour amongst men STI treatment
Condom use Weak/non structured male sector in the province Incidence of STI’s amongst HIV positive patients on ART High defaulter rates amongst ART patients Stigma and Discrimination 20
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