Government says the latest United Nations (UN) report which has revealed a reduction of new HIV infections by 58% confirms the tremendous efforts the country was making in fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
And the Network of the Zambian People living with HIV/AIDS (NZP+) has described the reduction in new infections as remarkable.
Health Minister Dr. Joseph Kasonde says it was pleasing to note that the efforts being made by both government and other stakeholders were paying dividends.
Dr. Kasonde expressed happiness at the reduction shown in the report, adding that the ministry has been greatly dedicated in fighting the virus which has greatly contributed in this reduction.
He disclosed that the ministry is waiting for other reports like the demographic and health survey which he hoped would also reflect the positive development the country was making in fighting HIV/AIDS.
A UN report has revealed that Zambia has drastically reduced new HIV infections by 58 per cent and achieved more than 80 per cent HIV treatment.
The UNAIDS’ World AIDS Day report for 2012 showed that Zambia was among countries in the world that had made immense progress in combating HIV/Aids.
And the Network of the Zambian People living with HIV/AIDS (NZP+) has described the reduction in new infections as remarkable.
Speaking to ZANIS in an interview today, NZP+ Director Richard Sikananu held that preventing new infections is the way forward to an HIV free Zambia.
He said although treatment is essential and should be encouraged, prevention is a better solution to the scourge.
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Thanks to George Bush and his PEPPFAR project for these gains.They initiated and funded the programme but Kasonde and his inept PF are wrongly trumpeting the gains as their work.
WHats the % reduction
This Report covers the period from 2001-2011. Why is ZANIS been economical with the truth. Stop politiking you id.iots. Besides this improvement is due to foreign AID ie the Global Fund. Praise should go to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Scandinavian countries and oh yes; George Bush. This is the same money that people like Kapoko and Mitti helped themselves with. Not forgetting Kapoko’s campaign contributions to PF.
Yes, you are very right.
So whats the current HIV prevalence rate for Zambia?
i like figures bcoz the  can be cooked to fool the iliterate…the key to reducing HIV incidence is to stop receiving biological gifts from the west e.g vaccines, familyy planing (injectables) and so…i weap on how we have failed to protect our people on matters of policy especially in the health sector..