ARV packaging (Illustrative image. Source: VNA)Dong Nai (VNA) – The southern province of had a meeting
on May 9 with the (USAID) to discuss a
project to give technical support to the province, aiming to prevent and
control HIV/AIDS in the locality.
representatives said that the project’s objectives include
broadening the coverage of HIV treatment and helping Dong Nai become
self-reliant in maintaining the supply of the services.
According to the Dong Nai Centre for Prevention and Control,
the province has had nearly 8,000 people living with HIV/AIDS since 1993. Of
whom, nearly 4,300 are under management. The province has lost track of 1,100
patients, while the others died.
The province is striving to complete the 90-90-90
target by 2020, with 90 percent of people living with HIV knowing their
conditions, 90 percent receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment and 90 percent
of those taking ARV therapy having viral suppression. So far, the locality has
fulfilled the target by 68-46.5-93 percent respectively.
During the project, USAID will assist Dong Nai in five
aspects, including accessing patients, testing, treatment, health insurance and
strategic information.
At the meeting, USAID representatives said the project
will begin in September 2018 and last until 2030.-VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
