Southern Africa: Country Leads SADC in Reducing HIV Prevalence, Incidence

22 November 2007

Harare — Zimbabwe leads Sadc in reducing the prevalence and incidence of HIV, despite illegal sanctions and the withdrawal of Western aid, the regional body said yesterday.

Sadc yesterday commended Zimbabwe for coming up with effective health intervention policies that have seen a sharp decline in HIV prevalence from 18,1 percent of 15 to 49-year-olds to 15,6 percent within four years, despite prevailing economic challenges, and has blasted international donor agencies such as the Global Fund for denying Zimbabwe help.

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