ZAAn article published by Independent Online highlights the disproportionate impact of HIV on women in South Africa despite national efforts to combat the epidemic. It reports that over 5.1 million women live with HIV out of a total of 7.8 million people infected in the country, with women accounting for nearly half of all new infections. Data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) indicates that while 96% of people living with HIV know their status nationally, only 82% are on treatment, and 97% achieve viral suppression. However, among women, particularly adolescents and young adults aged 15-25, there are significant gaps in treatment access and viral suppression rates. Experts emphasize that these disparities highlight ongoing challenges in addressing the epidemic, especially within vulnerable populations.
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