The HIV epidemic is widely spread through the country, with the highest prevalences in Cunene (19%) and Cabinda (17,1%) provinces.
Angola HIV Data at A Glance*
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Male
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Female
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PLHIV (2007)
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80 000
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110 000
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New infections (2007)
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21 000
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Prevalence in young people (15-24 years) (2007)
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0,2%
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0,3%
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*Epidemiological Fact Sheet on HIV and AIDS Core Data on epidemiology and response Angola 2008 Update; UNAIDS Regional Support Team Eastern and Southern Africa Tracking Universal Access
Although Angola has lower adult prevalence than many sub-Saharan African countries (2,1% (2007)) this has been rising steadily since 2000. The numbers of new infections remain high and the epidemic has not yet reached its peak.
(Epidemiological Fact Sheet on HIV and AIDS Core Data on epidemiology and response Angola 2008 Update UNAIDS)
The majority of new infections are through heterosexual intercourse (76%) but 10% are still from transfusions with unsafe blood products. High risk groups (men who have sex with men and injecting drug users) contribute a further 5,2% of new infections.
HIV prevalence studies in pregnant women have been carried out in 2004, 2005 and 2005 showing sharp increases in the number of pregnant women testing positive for HIV with the most recent antenatal prevalence at 3,1%. Regional analysis shows higher prevalence in locations with better road links with neighbouring countries.
HIV prevalence studies in pregnant women have been carried out in 2004, 2005 and 2005 showing sharp increases in the number of pregnant women testing positive for HIV with the most recent antenatal prevalence at 3,1%. Regional analysis shows higher prevalence in locations with better road links with neighbouring countries.
