HIV / AIDS not just a medical problem says Maloka
Sedibeng District Executive Mayor, Lerato Maloka says Gender Based Violence plays a significant role in the country's high HIV prevalence.
Maloka shared these sentiments on Friday, in commemoration of world AIDS day in Sebokeng.
Maloka says HIV/AIDS is not just a medical problem.
"The circle of violence contributes significantly to the spread of HIV. AIDS and related diseases are not just medical problems, they are deeply rooted in societal behavior, particularly on how women and young girls are perceived and treated."
A survey released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) earlier this week, shows that 7.8 million people in South Africa are living with HIV/AIDS.
The survey also shows that HIV prevalence was nearly twice as high among women (20%) compared to men (12%). By race, HIV prevalence was the highest among black Africans (20%), followed by Coloureds (5%), and lowest among Whites and Indian/Asian people (1% each).
Maloka says 95% of people living with HIV must achieve viral suppression by 2025
"Ninety-five percent of all people diagnosed with HIV infection must receive continuous ARV therapy and a further 95% of all people receiving ARVS must receive the suppression by 2025."
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