In Namibia, 77% of all adults living with HIV are virally suppressed
77% of all adults living with HIV in Namibia are virally suppressed, according to the Namibia Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (NAMPHIA) survey.
NAMPHIA was a widespread household HIV survey funded by the Government of the United States of America and conducted by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Columbia University and local government and nongovernmental partners from June to December 2017.
The survey included 24 000 people from 0–64 years old. Participants were offered HIV counselling and testing as well as linkage to care and treatment for people who tested positive for HIV.
Commenting on the development, Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS said Namibia’s concerted efforts to reach people with HIV testing and treatment are producing extraordinary results.”
“UNAIDS will continue to support Namibia in reaching all people living with HIV with testing and treatment and in boosting Namibia’s HIV prevention efforts to further bring down new HIV infections,” Sidibé said.