This development may have an impact on the future of the epidemic. It also revealed significant drops in prevalence in some parts of Zambia, like Kalabo in Western Province. However, three out of nine provinces showed a high HIV prevalence, though the cause of these new infections has yet to be established.
Sex workers in both urban and rural Zambia are showing a prevalence rate of as high as 65 percent. We also want to find out how female sex workers are influencing the spread of the epidemic in these areas. Witola said the research would also focus on how multiple concurrent partners were contributing to new infections as well as prevalence trends in new mining towns like Solwezi in North Western Province.
NAC Director of Prevention Dr Alex Simwanza said the recent findings would be used to implement new interventions to cover identified gaps. We have failed to come up with interventions that address the needs of the housewife, for instance, who has now become more vulnerable. Your email address will not be published. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
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