HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe

Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa, total (% of population ages 15–49)

HIV and AIDS is a major public health issue in Zimbabwe. The country is reported to hold one of the largest recorded numbers of cases in Sub-Saharan Africa.[1] According to reports, the virus has been present in the country since roughly 40 years ago.[2] However, evidence suggests that the spread of the virus may have occurred earlier.[3] In recent years, the government has agreed to take action and implement treatment target strategies in order to address the prevalence of cases in the epidemic.[4] Notable progress has been made as increasingly more individuals are being made aware of their HIV/AIDS status, receiving treatment, and reporting high rates of viral suppression.[5] As a result of this, country progress reports show that the epidemic is on the decline and is beginning to reach a plateau.[6] International organizations and the national government have connected this impact to the result of increased condom usage in the population, a reduced number of sexual partners, as well as an increased knowledge and support system through successful implementation of treatment strategies by the government.[7] Vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe include women and children, sex workers, and the LGBTQ+ population.[8][9][10][11]

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  7. ^ "2016 Progress reports submitted by countries". UNAIDS. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
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  9. ^ Evans, Ceri; Chasekwa, Bernard; Ntozini, Robert; Majo, Florence D.; Mutasa, Kuda; Tavengwa, Naume; Mutasa, Batsirai; Mbuya, Mduduzi N. N.; Smith, Laura E.; Stoltzfus, Rebecca J.; Moulton, Lawrence H. (2020). "Mortality, HIV transmission and growth in children exposed to HIV in rural Zimbabwe". Clinical Infectious Diseases. 72 (4): 586–594. doi:10.1093/cid/ciaa076. PMC 7884806. PMID 31974572.
  10. ^ Baral, Stefan; Beyrer, Chris; Muessig, Kathryn; Poteat, Tonia; Wirtz, Andrea L; Decker, Michele R; Sherman, Susan G; Kerrigan, Deanna (2012-07-01). "Burden of HIV among female sex workers in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis". The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 12 (7): 538–549. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(12)70066-X. ISSN 1473-3099. PMID 22424777.
  11. ^ Krishan, Kewal; Dehal, Neelam; Singh, Amarjeet; Kanchan, Tanuj; Rishi, Praveen (2018-12-12). "'Getting to zero' HIV/AIDS requires effective addressing of HIV issues in LGBT community". La Clinica Terapeutica. 169 (6): e269–e271. doi:10.7417/CT.2018.2090. ISSN 1972-6007. PMID 30554245.