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Eswatini Dramatically Cuts HIV & TB Prevalence

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Thembi’s Story

Eswatini had the highest HIV incidence rate in the world. In just five years, the country has cut the rate of new HIV infections by nearly half, a dramatic transformation that shows how a country that was on the brink of devastation can achieve success in preventing HIV. Thembi’s story, from her harrowing HIV diagnosis to full recovery, is one of hope and resilience that serves as a beacon for countless others.

Preventing HIV from Mother to Child: One Family’s Story of Hope and Healing

Preventing HIV from Mother to Child: A Story of Hope and Healing

Mother-to-child transmission is the leading cause of HIV among children. In Eswatini – a nation with the highest HIV prevalence in the world – PEPFAR and CDC, together with local and global health partners, launched an aggressive program to help prevent pregnant and breastfeeding women from transmitting the virus to their babies. The result? Healthy mothers, HIV-free babies, and strong families.

Hope on Two Wheels: Finding Missing TB Cases in Eswatini

In 2011, TB was declared a national emergency in Eswatini. Since then, Eswatini’s Ministry of Health – with support from CDC and partners – implemented innovative community outreach programs to expand TB services across the kingdom. Read more to learn how TB “Community Champions,” like Sifiso, supported dramatic gains in TB awareness and case-finding in Eswatini.

VIDEO: Hope at the Epicenter of the Epidemic

Eswatini, the country formerly known as Swaziland, had the highest prevalence of HIV in the world. This film highlights PEPFAR and CDC’s leadership in transforming the HIV epidemic in Eswatini, as illustrated through the personal story of one HIV survivor and advocate.

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