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HIV/AIDS in Swaziland

The Kingdom of Swaziland is facing an ever-increasing HIV epidemic in its population of approximately one million. The incidence of the disease has increased from 3.9 % in 1992 to nearly 39.2% in 2007. In fact Swaziland now has the highest HIV/AIDS positive rate in the world which has led to a dramatic increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children. This situation has been compounded by a devastating drought in some areas of the country for four consecutive years, resulting in severe malnutrition in these communities. The combination of poverty and large and extended families being stretched to breaking point, portrays a very bleak future not only for the children, but for those suffering from HIV/AIDS.
  • The Ministry of Health statistics show that one in four people are HIV positive and one in two sexually active people are HIV positive.
  • There were 50 508 orphans and 104 795 vulnerable children in Swaziland in 2006. National Emergency Response Council on HIV/AIDS (NERCHA) estimates that by the year 2011, there will be 64 255 orphans and 114 042 vulnerable children. (NERCHA- Swaziland HIV Estimation and Projections Report, December 2007)
  • There are 20,000 people who are living with full blown AIDS. There are only 2,000 hospital beds in the national hospitals.
  • Approximately one in five households is headed by children.
  • 69% of the population in Swaziland are living below the poverty line.


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