COTE D'IVOIRE

Political instability in Côte d’Ivoire has made it increasingly difficult to implement, sustain, and measure the impact of HIV prevention and treatment programs throughout the country. Although these barriers exist, Côte d’Ivoire’s HIV prevalence rate of 3.9 percent among people aged 15-49 makes continuing these programs critical. Populations most at risk of HIV infection include women ages 20-24, sex workers, and military personnel.

With support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Government team in country, the HIV/AIDS Twinning Center currently manages two partnerships in Côte d’Ivoire.

(source: PEPFAR Country Profile, May 2009)

Updated June 5, 2009