The Western Cape has the lowest HIV prevalence (7.4%) among South Africa's nine provinces in 2022, and the second lowest (8.6%) in 2017, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The Western Cape has the lowest HIV prevalence among South Africa’s nine provinces in 2022, and the second lowest in 2017,According to the Human Sciences Research Council , this amounts to 540 000 persons living with HIV in the Western Cape, a decrease from 560 000 in 2017.
‘There was a decrease in HIV prevalence in 2022 among all age groups younger than 30 to 34 years compared to 2017, apart from the age groups zero to 14; 15 to 19; and those 50 years and older. The SABSSM VI survey, which took place between 2022 and 2023, aimed to keep track of HIV infection and behaviour in South Africa, assess the progress of South Africa’s national HIV and Aids, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis Strategic Plan, and monitor HIV indicators for national and international reporting.
Adolescents and youth aged 15 to 24 contributed disproportionately to treatment gaps, accounting for just 9.5% of all PLHIV. The proportion of adults aged 15 and older who reported having several sexual partners was double greater among males than females , and higher among those aged 15 to 24 than in other age groups.
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