HIV prevalence in Togo is among the highest in West Africa: prevalence among pregnant women tested for HIV at antenatal clinics in 2006 was 4.2%. UNAIDS 2007 AIDS Epidemic Update
South Africa’s HIV epidemic has levelled off at a prevalence of 10.9% for people aged two years and older, with 5.2 million people estimated to be living with HIV in 2008. HIV prevalence has also declined among children aged 2-14, from 5.6% in 2002 to 2.5% in 2008, and a decline in new infections has also been noted among teenagers aged 15-19.
SAfAIDS in partnership with Seke Rural, has implemented a pilot project in Zimbabwe in which community dialogues were used to address harmful cultural practices.
Increasing adult mortality due to HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa raises considerable concerns about the welfare of surviving children. Studies have found substantial variability across countries in the negative impacts of orphanhood on child health and education.