Hor L, Vanarith C, Spencer J, Sutwantha S; International Conference on AIDS (15th : 2004 : Bangkok, Thailand).
Int Conf AIDS. 2004 Jul 11-16; 15: abstract no. WePeE6817.
The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Issues: The first case of HIV in Cambodia was detected in 1991. The epidemic has since spread from a sex workers to the general population (in 1992, the HIV prevalence among brothel- based sex workers was 9.8%, and 0% among pregnant women at antenatal clinics (ANC). By 1995 HIV prevalence was 42.6% among brothel-based sex workers and 1% among ANC attendees). From 1998 until 2003 the prevalence among all sentinel surveillance groups, sex workers uniform group, ANC attendees and blood donor has declined except in TB patient. Descriptions: To analyze the situation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Cambodia and the challenges in responding. Through surveillance report (HSS, BSS, STI prevalence study, HIS, and researches) and other HIV related program report. Lessons learned: 1. Cambodia has enjoyed strong political support and commitment to fight the HIV epidemic from high-level leaders such as the King, upper and lower houses of parliament, Prime Minister and at all level of authorities. 2. Interventions were designed for the high-risk population both in male and female group such as brothel based sex workesr, indirect sex workers, migrant workers and uniform service groups. 3. There are no religious barriers to HIV prevention and Buddhist institutions have been very supportive 4. There is a well coordination multi-sectoral response to fight the epidemic. 5. There is a strong financial commitment from the government and the outside donors. 6. In the future, HIV epidemic expected to be relapsed by drug use. Recommendation: In order to make this challenge sustainable more resources need to be mobilized to increase coverage and scale up current activities.
Publication Types:
Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Cambodia
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Disease Outbreaks
- Female
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health Resources
- Humans
- Male
- Poverty
- Pregnancy
- Prevalence
- Prostitution
- Sentinel Surveillance
Other ID:
UI: 102284729
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