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Addressing HIV/AIDS in Malawi: Challenges and High-Risk Factors

This presentation outlines the current HIV/AIDS profile in Malawi, highlighting significant disparities among high-risk groups. It presents sobering statistics, such as a 69% prevalence rate among female sex workers and lower rates among male vendors. The discussion focuses on critical factors contributing to the spread of HIV, including multiple partnerships, intergenerational sex, and socio-economic inequalities. Strategies to improve awareness and increase access to ART for those in need are essential to combat this ongoing public health crisis.

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Addressing HIV/AIDS in Malawi: Challenges and High-Risk Factors

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  1. ALCOHOL CONFERENCE FORUT LILONGWE, 12/11/08

  2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE • HIV and AIDS Profile • Factors facilitating the spread of HIV in Malawi

  3. HIV AND AIDS PROFILE Source: HIV and Syphilis Sero –Survey and National HIV Prevalence and AIDS Estimates Report, MOH, 2007 National HIV Prevalence Estimates, 2007

  4. HIV AND AIDS PROFILE HIV prevalence among high-risk groups • Apart from male vendors with 7% HIV prevalence rate, the rest of the high risk groups have much higher prevalence rates than the national average of 12% • Female sex workers have the highest prevalence rate at 69% followed by the Police at 32% (females and 25% males)

  5. To-date about 3 million Malawians gone for HTC & know their HIV status against about 7 million who are sexually active • Cumulatively, a total of 184, 000 patients ever started on ART against an estimated 280, 000 people who are supposed to be on ART

  6. FACTORS FACILITATING SPREAD OF HIV • Multiple and concurrent partnerships • Intergenerational sex especially among girls and older men • Low risk perception especially among youth • Socio-economic imbalances (poverty) • Gender inequalities • Inconsistent and incorrect condom use • Harmful cultural practices

  7. I THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

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