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Zambia’s HIV Progress and Persistent Challenges | Zambia News
Zambia’s HIV numbers show promising progress, with a slight dip from 1.3 million to just over 1.3 million people living with the virus — but women remain disproportionately affected. Mother-to-child transmission has plummeted from 34% in 2005 to around 6% today, though the WHO target of under 5% still looms. Child infections have also dropped sharply — from 130,000 to under 60,000 — and AIDS-related deaths are falling thanks to expanded treatment access. Yet challenges persist: advanced disease remains a threat for those who haven’t tested or stayed on treatment. The government aims to cut…
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