The SGDI score for the HIV and AIDS sector is 46% and this puts Malawi at number ten in the SADC region.
Malawian citizens were more generous in rating the government – 61% that places the country tenth in the region.
The percentage of population infected by HIV is 10%.
Prevalence was higher among women at 12.9% compared to men at 8.1%.
Mother to child transmission accounts for almost a quarter of new infections.
Malawi, which demonstrated low levels of knowledge (42%) about HIV in both women and men has implemented a policy framework for the provision of sexual and reproductive health services for young people.
About 21% of the population, living with HIV and AIDS is receiving Anti-Retroviral treatment.
Fifty-three percent of HIV positive pregnant women are receiving Preventing Mother toChild Transmission (PMTCT) services.
Malawi has started developing a care work policy.
Download the chapter below. To comment, scroll down and type your comment in the comment box.
Comment on Malawi Barometer 2013: Chapter 7 HIV and AIDS Cancel reply
LGBTIQ Fund casts a ray🌈of hope. This is about more than funding—it's restoring dignity, visibility & power to those facing criminalisation, exclusion & systemic injustice. #MarangFund 🔗Read the blog: https://t.co/xCZ0Zr6HLchttps://t.co/CAqW8rYEw0
Building strong foundations for sustainable growth. Gender Links' accounting and M&E workshop is now delving into understanding Cooperatives and the Legal Framework, covering step-by-step procedures for efficient and transparent enterprises. @MoLGPWZim SUPPORTED BY: @SwedeninZWhttps://t.co/S2l8WdaD0S
Inclusion isn’t a checklist – it’s about reflection, justice and radically intentional design centering marginalised voices Read blog for powerful insights from recent WOSSO hosted dialogue "Inclusive for Who? Voices from the Edges." Read the blog: https://t.co/ya6AyWAiKGhttps://t.co/FM5oGB2zU3
🎙 Podcast launched! Gender Links Mauritius has launched Voices Unmuted – a bold new podcast for honest, unfiltered conversation amplifying too often silenced voices. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/huUNhb5hRShttps://t.co/xy0G5kwLCp
Comment on Malawi Barometer 2013: Chapter 7 HIV and AIDS