1. Status of HIV & AIDS in the Northern Cape
Venue: Garden Court Kimberley
PRESENTATION AT THE BROTHERS FOR LIFE WORKSHOP
6 May 2010

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 4 Key Priority Areas of the NSP
Prevention
Treatment Care and Support
Research Monitoring & Evaluation
Human Rights and Access to Justice 5

6. 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.

7. Syphilis Prevalence by District7

8. STI’s Source: DHIS 8

9. STI’s Source: DHIS 9

10. STI Incidence per district –2009/10 Source: DHIS

11. STI’s Source: DHIS 11

12. VCT excluding ANC Data source: DHIS12

13. VCT Uptake per District Data source: DHIS13

14. VCT Positivity Rate Data source: DHIS14

15. PMTCT Indicators–Q3 2009
Data source: DHIS

16. PMTCT Indicators–Q3 2009
Data source: DHIS

17. Total Registered Patients
Source: CCMT Monitoring System 17

18. ART Start per District
Source: CCMT Monitoring System 18

19. 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

20. 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

21. Thank you 21