According to the latest UNAIDS estimates (2023 data, published in the 2024 Global AIDS Report), in Ethiopia, 7400 people were newly infected with HIV (an incidence of

Ethiopia has made remarkable strides in controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic over the past decade. However, the prevalence remains relatively high in urban areas where estimates indicate a three percent rate compared to under one percent nationally.

5 hours ago · The waiver allows the continuation or resumption of “life-saving humanitarian assistance” including HIV treatment.. That means 20 million people living with HIV and whose medication is funded by the US can continue to receive treatment. “That’s 20 million out of the 30 million people living with HIV in the world,” said Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director of …

1 day ago · Ethiopia is on track to reach the global 95-95-95 targets: with 90% of people in Ethiopia living with HIV being aware of their HIV status; 94% of those diagnosed with HIV receiving antiretroviral (ARV) therapy; and 96% of people on ARV therapy achieving viral suppression. ARV treatment is currently provided to 503,000 people via 1,400 health ...

This national strategic plan is designed to build on Ethiopia's progress in nearing HIV epidemic control while addressing key programmatic gaps, especially in reaching key and priority populations, preventing vertical transmission and increasing HIV case finding.

Dec 2, 2024 · Ethiopia faces a triple crisis of conflict, climate change, and displacement that impedes the capacity to provide essential health and other humanitarian assistance to those in need, including people living with HIV.

This updated plan for 2023/24 – 2025/26 is designed to build on Ethiopia's progress in nearing HIV epidemic control and address key programmatic gaps, with an emphasis on reaching epidemic control across all ages, geographies and population groups.

The plan addresses key drivers of the epidemic; entails a shift from an intervention focus to a people-centred response; prioritises interventions with maximum impact; especially among key and priority populations; rigorously applies the investment case approach; sets a clear path to reach HIV epidemic control in all parts of the country by ...

Ethiopia faces an epidemic among sub-populations and geographic areas, with an estimated overall HIV prevalence rate of 1.4 percent, based on testing a sample of 5,780 men and 5,300 women age 15 to 49 who gave informed consent. The reality in …

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program has invested nearly $3 billion to help Ethiopia combat HIV and AIDS over the past 15 years. PEPFAR seeks to develop sustainable country-led programs in key programmatic areas of prevention, support for those affected by HIV and AIDS, care and treatment, and health systems ...