MASHONALAND West has made remarkable progress in the fight against HIV, with 97% of the chronic patients in the province knowing their HIV status.
This emerged at the belated National Aids Council World Aids Day commemorations held at Patchway in Sanyati .
The event was an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the fight against HIV/Aids and to recognise the efforts of individuals and organisations working to combat the disease.
The commemoration highlighted the remarkable progress made by Mashonaland West Province in terms of healthcare statistics.
Provincial medical director, Celestino Dhege, said 100% of those positively living with the virus were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ARVs).
According to PMD, 96% of the patients have achieved viral suppression rate.
"We are thrilled to see the tremendous progress made by Mashonaland West Province in the fight against HIV/Aids,” Dhege said.
“With 97% of people knowing their status, 100% receiving ARVs, and a 96% viral suppression rate, we are proud of the collective efforts of our healthcare workers, community organisations, and individuals living with HIV.
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“This achievement is a testament to our commitment to providing quality healthcare and support to our communities.
He said the achievements are a testament to the collaborative efforts between the Health and Child Care ministry. National Aids Council, healthcare workers, community organisations and individuals living with HIV.
Dhege, however, acknowledged that critical gaps remain.
World Aids Day serves to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, call for action in the national response to HIV and celebrate successes which have been achieved in accessing HIV prevention and management services.
Latest global data indicates that Zimbabwe has achieved the highest decline in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023 than any other country.
The country has already achieved the United Nations (UN) “95-95-95” targets.
The UN targets indicate that 95% of the people living with HIV (PLHIV) know their HIV status, 95% of PLHIV are on lifesaving antiretroviral treatment, and 95% of people who are on treatment have suppressed viral load.
