AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Update: Angola’s HIV prevalence now stands at 1.6% (about 2 in 100 people), based on a 2023–2024 health indicators survey; the country counts roughly 370,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, including 240,000 women and about 27,000 pregnant women. Regional Hotspots: Highest rates are reported in border provinces, led by Lunda-Sul (4.9%), Lunda-Norte (4.4%), Cunene (3.3%) and Moxico (2.9%). Prevention Focus: Officials highlighted the “Born Free to Shine” programme to cut mother-to-child transmission. Child Protection: SOS Child recorded 19,440 reports of violence against minors via the 15015 hotline from January to April, with Benguela leading complaints (1,680), followed by Luanda (1,420) and Bié (1,330); 495 cases involve sexual abuse. Ebola Preparedness: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict travel advisory and says it is strengthening border surveillance, screening, and quarantine/isolation for arrivals from high-risk countries including Angola.
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