The activity took 12 weeks to complete and CDC Zimbabwe staff across all technical branches contributed more than 160 person-days. This exercise validated the MoHCC ART census and confirmed the correct national number of patients receiving ART in Zimbabwe was not 1,172,978 as previously reported but 1,021,167 people.

When did ARVs become available in Zimbabwe?

The government declared a national treatment target of 55 000 people by the end of 2005. The number of centres providing antiretroviral therapy increased progressively from 5 in June 2004 to 48 in September 2005, covering 32 of 60 districts.

Are Zimbabweans circumcised?

A huge challenge in the promotion of male circumcision is that Zimbabwe is traditionally not a circumcising country. The practice is common among only a few communities in Zimbabwe, particularly the Shangani tribe of Chiredzi, in the Lowveld part of the country.

What happens if PEP fails?

If PEP doesnt work, you may have symptoms of the first stage of an HIV infection, like a fever or rash. If you have these symptoms while youre on PEP, or within a month after finishing PEP, call your nurse or doctor.

Can PEP cause liver damage?

Two patients developed mild liver toxicities (grade 1 and grade 2) 14 and 28 days after starting PEP, and there were two instances of severe liver toxicity. The first case of severe liver toxicity (grade 4) involved a 22 year-old woman. After eight days of PEP she presented with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Can I get circumcised at 13?

Can I Get Circumcised as a Young Adult? Circumcision may be done at any age. If you were not circumcised as a baby, you may choose to have it done later for personal or medical reasons.