MBABANE – During the the NERCHA Council Board unveiling prime minister, Russel Mmiso Dlamini reveled that despite government efforts to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, Eswatini still records an estimated 4,000 new HIV infections every year, with most cases occurring among young people, particularly adolescent girls and young men.
Dlamini has called on the nation to strengthen prevention efforts to curb the rising number of new of infections.
Dlamini noted that the country has reached the ambitious 95-95-95 UN Global Targets, which mark a significant milestone in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Despite this progress, he cautioned that the gains must be protected through sustained prevention strategies.
He further revealed that about 13% of people who are aware of their HIV-positive status are not yet on treatment, stressing the urgent need to identify these individuals and ensure they are linked to care.
Dlamini also raised concern about the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among people living with HIV as they age. He urged for an integrated response that addresses both HIV and NCDs to improve long-term health outcomes for affected communities.
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