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Overview of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam

HIV/AIDS in Vietnam

HIV prevalence among women in Vietnam

HIV/AIDS in Vietnam is a significant public health issue. The country has made substantial progress in addressing the epidemic, but challenges remain, particularly among key populations.

Epidemiology

The first case of HIV in Vietnam was reported in 1990. Since then, the epidemic has evolved, with the number of people living with HIV increasing over the years. As of recent estimates, there are approximately 250,000 people living with HIV in Vietnam.

The epidemic is concentrated among key populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID), and sex workers. These groups have higher prevalence rates compared to the general population.

Government Response

The Vietnamese government has implemented a national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS, focusing on prevention, treatment, and care. The strategy includes:

Promoting condom use and safe sex practices.
Expanding access to antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Implementing harm reduction programs for PWID, such as needle exchange programs.

Prevention and Education

Prevention efforts in Vietnam include widespread education campaigns aimed at increasing awareness about HIV transmission and prevention methods. Schools, community organizations, and media outlets play a crucial role in disseminating information.

Treatment and Care

Vietnam has made significant strides in providing access to ART for people living with HIV. The government, with support from international organizations, has worked to ensure that ART is available and affordable.

Challenges

Despite progress, challenges remain in addressing HIV/AIDS in Vietnam. Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and key populations hinder efforts to combat the epidemic. Additionally, reaching remote and rural areas with prevention and treatment services remains a challenge.

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+{{Short description|Overview of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-{{Infobox medical condition
+==HIV/AIDS in Vietnam==
-| name = HIV/AIDS in Vietnam
+[[File:HIV_among_women.jpg|thumb|right|HIV prevalence among women in Vietnam]]
-| image = <!-- Image removed -->
+HIV/AIDS in Vietnam is a significant public health issue. The country has made substantial progress in addressing the epidemic, but challenges remain, particularly among key populations.
-| caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
-| field = Infectious disease
-| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[Fatigue (medical)|fatigue]], [[weight loss]], [[diarrhea]], [[opportunistic infections]]
-| complications = [[AIDS]], [[opportunistic infections]]
-| onset = 2-4 weeks after exposure
-| duration = Lifelong
-| causes = [[Human immunodeficiency virus]] (HIV)
-| risks = [[Unprotected sex]], [[needle sharing]], [[blood transfusions]]
-| diagnosis = [[HIV test]]
-| prevention = [[Safe sex]], [[needle exchange program]]
-| treatment = [[Antiretroviral therapy]]
-| prognosis = Variable
-| frequency = 250,000 (2018)
-}}
-'''HIV/AIDS in Vietnam''' refers to the spread and impact of [[HIV]] and [[AIDS]] within the country of [[Vietnam]]. The [[epidemic]] has been a significant public health issue since the early 1990s.
+===Epidemiology===
+The first case of [[HIV]] in Vietnam was reported in 1990. Since then, the epidemic has evolved, with the number of people living with HIV increasing over the years. As of recent estimates, there are approximately 250,000 people living with HIV in Vietnam.
-== Epidemiology ==
+The epidemic is concentrated among key populations, including [[men who have sex with men]] (MSM), [[people who inject drugs]] (PWID), and [[sex workers]]. These groups have higher prevalence rates compared to the general population.
-The first case of [[HIV]] in Vietnam was reported in 1990. Since then, the number of people living with HIV has increased, with an estimated 250,000 people living with the virus as of 2018. The epidemic is concentrated among key populations, including [[people who inject drugs]], [[men who have sex with men]], and [[sex workers]].
-== Transmission ==
+===Government Response===
-The primary modes of [[HIV transmission]] in Vietnam are through [[unprotected sexual contact]] and [[needle sharing]] among [[injecting drug users]]. Efforts to reduce transmission include [[harm reduction]] programs and [[public health campaigns]] promoting [[safe sex]] practices.
+The Vietnamese government has implemented a national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS, focusing on prevention, treatment, and care. The strategy includes:
+* Promoting [[condom]] use and safe sex practices.
+* Expanding access to [[antiretroviral therapy]] (ART).
+* Implementing harm reduction programs for PWID, such as [[needle exchange programs]].
-== Government Response ==
+===Prevention and Education===
-The Vietnamese government has implemented various strategies to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. These include the establishment of [[HIV prevention]] programs, [[antiretroviral therapy]] (ART) distribution, and [[education campaigns]] to raise awareness about the disease.
+Prevention efforts in Vietnam include widespread education campaigns aimed at increasing awareness about HIV transmission and prevention methods. Schools, community organizations, and media outlets play a crucial role in disseminating information.
-== Treatment and Care ==
+===Treatment and Care===
-[[Antiretroviral therapy]] is available in Vietnam and is provided free of charge to those who need it. The government, along with international organizations, supports the distribution of ART to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV.
+Vietnam has made significant strides in providing access to ART for people living with HIV. The government, with support from international organizations, has worked to ensure that ART is available and affordable.
-== Challenges ==
+===Challenges===
-Despite progress, challenges remain in addressing [[HIV/AIDS in Vietnam]]. Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV can hinder access to testing and treatment. Additionally, reaching marginalized populations remains a significant hurdle.
+Despite progress, challenges remain in addressing HIV/AIDS in Vietnam. Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and key populations hinder efforts to combat the epidemic. Additionally, reaching remote and rural areas with prevention and treatment services remains a challenge.
-== See also ==
+==Related pages==
 * [[HIV/AIDS in Asia]]
-* [[Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria]]
+* [[HIV/AIDS in Thailand]]
-* [[UNAIDS]]
+* [[HIV/AIDS in Cambodia]]
+* [[HIV/AIDS in China]]
-== References ==
-<references/>
-== External links ==
-* [https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/vietnam UNAIDS Vietnam]
-* [https://www.who.int/vietnam/health-topics/hiv-aids WHO Vietnam - HIV/AIDS]
 [[Category:HIV/AIDS in Asia]]
 [[Category:Health in Vietnam]]
-[[Category:Public health in Vietnam]]
-[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
-<gallery>
-File:Vietnam.jpg|HIV/AIDS in Vietnam
-File:HIV among women.jpg|HIV among women
-</gallery>