Tanzania’s Health Minister, Ms Ummy Mwalimu, announced the country’s commitment to ending AIDS by 2030, placing it among the five African nations working towards this goal.
In her statement she highlighted that 96 percent of Tanzanians living with HIV are aware of their health status, while an impressive 98 percent are receiving treatment and care at dedicated centers, utilizing antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). Of those on ARVs, 97 percent show improved health conditions.
This significant progress is attributed to several contributing factors outlined by the minister.
Firstly, she emphasized the crucial role of political will in driving the nation’s efforts.
Additionally, the successful partnership and collaboration between local and international stakeholders, including Global Fund, PEPFAR, UNAIDS, and WHO, have played a vital role in advancing the AIDS response in Tanzania.
Furthermore, the minister highlighted the importance of continually improving the effectiveness of HIV services and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress effectively.
According to UNAIDS, the countries of Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe have reached the goal of ’95-95-95′ targets for ending AIDS by 2030.p
