Deputy President David Mabuza says 92% of South Africans, living with HIV, know their disease status.
Mabuza delivered the keynote address during the World AIDS Day commemorations in Soweto, this week, and says this level of testing and awareness should be further encouraged and maintained.
Mabuza says Government has ensured that 73% of people, diagnosed with HIV, currently receive sustained treatment.
He says the large majority of new HIV-infections in South Africa, occurs among young, adolescent girls.
Mabuza says the level of HIV-infections, among these girls, are alarmingly high, and keep on rising.
He says Government is focused on addressing the risk-factors that contribute to the increase in infections among these young South Africans.
The Deputy President says HIV/Aids will only be eradicated if all roleplayers, including government, civil society and all of the country’s citizens work together to fight the disease.
Mabuza says sharing responsibility is key in building an HIV-free society.
World Aids Day 2020 https://t.co/rs5xZOKDHZ
— David D Mabuza (@DDMabuza) December 1, 2020
In dialogue with adolescent young women and other people living with HIV. We discussed the impact of Covid-19 on HIV and TB services and the welcome back campaign for those who have defaulted from treatment. They shared some of their experiences of living with HIV. #WAD2020 pic.twitter.com/Dkssu80AoH
— David D Mabuza (@DDMabuza) December 1, 2020
