Latest items for ISTD-DATA-2
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3
The untitled table shows “indicators/year, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017”. The No. of persons living with HIV were 47948 in 2012,50493 in 2015, 51000 in 2016, and 56426 in 2017. The No. of persons living with HIV receiving ART [(Anti-Retroviral Treatment)] were 14646 in 20012, 27037 in 2015, 30372 in 2016, and 33249 in 2017. The total rate of ART coverage was 30.35 percent in 2012, 53.79 percent in 2015, and 59.55 percent in 2016. The rate of ART coverage among adults was 32.48 percent in 2012, 54.48 percent in 2015, and 62.22 percent in 2016. The number of HIV-positive adults was 9257 in 2015, 1912 in 2016, and 9083 in...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3
The untitled table shows “indicators/year, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017”. The No. of persons living with HIV were 47948 in 2012,50493 in 2015, 51000 in 2016, and 56426 in 2017. The No. of persons living with HIV receiving ART [(Anti-Retroviral Treatment)] were 14646 in 20012, 27037 in 2015, 30372 in 2016, and 33249 in 2017. The total rate of ART coverage was 30.35 percent in 2012, 53.79 percent in 2015, and 59.55 percent in 2016. The rate of ART coverage among adults was 32.48 percent in 2012, 54.48 percent in 2015, and 62.22 percent in 2016. The number of HIV-positive adults was 9257 in 2015, 1912 in 2016, and 9083 in...more
Jan. 21, 2024, 10:34 a.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The South African government has confirmed it will decriminalise sex work in an effort to tackle crime against women in a country that has one of the world's highest HIV caseloads" (para 1).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The South African government has confirmed it will decriminalise sex work in an effort to tackle crime against women in a country that has one of the world's highest HIV caseloads" (para 1).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"HIV prevalence is still high among females than males and therefore more effort is still required to ensure that the gender specific vulnerabilities are taken into cognizance in the national response to HIV and AID" (7). "Available evidence (Botswana AIDS Impact Survey I, II, III and IV) shows that more women and girls are infected with HIV and shoulder the heavy burden of care and support of people living with HIV (PLHIV)" (19).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"HIV prevalence is still high among females than males and therefore more effort is still required to ensure that the gender specific vulnerabilities are taken into cognizance in the national response to HIV and AID" (7). "Available evidence (Botswana AIDS Impact Survey I, II, III and IV) shows that more women and girls are infected with HIV and shoulder the heavy burden of care and support of people living with HIV (PLHIV)" (19).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The prevention and control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among women has been intensified" (23).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The prevention and control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among women has been intensified" (23).
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"[There are reports of] the lack of policies to ensure the provision of age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health-care services and treatment and to combat stigmatization and violence against women and girls living with HIV/AIDS" (11).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"[There are reports of] the lack of policies to ensure the provision of age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health-care services and treatment and to combat stigmatization and violence against women and girls living with HIV/AIDS" (11).
Feb. 6, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"[T]he Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms Discrimination against Women] notes with concern…[t]he threefold increase in the number of women living with HIV/AIDS over the past 10 years due to the low rate of condom use, the high abortion rates among adolescent women and the limited access to sexual and reproductive health and rights" (12).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"[T]he Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms Discrimination against Women] notes with concern…[t]he threefold increase in the number of women living with HIV/AIDS over the past 10 years due to the low rate of condom use, the high abortion rates among adolescent women and the limited access to sexual and reproductive health and rights" (12).
Jan. 12, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2, CRPLB-PRACTICE-1, RISW-PRACTICE-2
"'Women need everything right now … water, food, safe shelter, psychosocial medical care and prophylactics to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexual diseases,' said Filippova. 'And it’s urgent. The situation is getting worse, not better.'"(para 43).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2, CRPLB-PRACTICE-1, RISW-PRACTICE-2
"'Women need everything right now … water, food, safe shelter, psychosocial medical care and prophylactics to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexual diseases,' said Filippova. 'And it’s urgent. The situation is getting worse, not better.'"(para 43).
Jan. 24, 2022, 1:07 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The number of new HIV cases decreased by 57 percent over the past decade" (57).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The number of new HIV cases decreased by 57 percent over the past decade" (57).
Aug. 28, 2021, 11:07 a.m.
Countries: Estonia
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3, DSFMF-DATA-1
" In 2012, approximately 24 new cases per 100 000 persons were registered (compared to 106,2 in 2001). In 2000 2013, almost 70% of all new cases of HIV were discovered among men, but the share of women has increased. Among young persons (15--24), the proportion of women has been higher in recent 24), the proportion of women has been higher in recent years (63% in 2013). In 2012, the proportion of pregnant women infected with HIV years (63% in 2013). In 2012, the proportion of pregnant women infected with HIV was 1,05%; however, the proportion of vertical infection with HIV of all new cases was 1,05%; however, the proportion...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3, DSFMF-DATA-1
" In 2012, approximately 24 new cases per 100 000 persons were registered (compared to 106,2 in 2001). In 2000 2013, almost 70% of all new cases of HIV were discovered among men, but the share of women has increased. Among young persons (15--24), the proportion of women has been higher in recent 24), the proportion of women has been higher in recent years (63% in 2013). In 2012, the proportion of pregnant women infected with HIV years (63% in 2013). In 2012, the proportion of pregnant women infected with HIV was 1,05%; however, the proportion of vertical infection with HIV of all new cases was 1,05%; however, the proportion...more
Feb. 27, 2021, 10:55 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"According to the data of the sentinel surveillance for HIV, conducted as a part of the integrated biological and behavioural research for 2011 among risk groups, 21.5 per cent of IDUs, 9.0 per cent CSW and 6.4 per cent of MSM are living with HIV. As a full blown epidemic of HIV through the IDUs in Ukraine has been developing since 1995, and the majority of IDUs are engaged in sexual relations, the level of sexual transmission of HIV is increasing. The epidemic spreads from IDUs (mostly men) to their sexual partners, the proportion of HIV infected women is increasing. At the end of 2011 the proportion of HIV infected...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"According to the data of the sentinel surveillance for HIV, conducted as a part of the integrated biological and behavioural research for 2011 among risk groups, 21.5 per cent of IDUs, 9.0 per cent CSW and 6.4 per cent of MSM are living with HIV. As a full blown epidemic of HIV through the IDUs in Ukraine has been developing since 1995, and the majority of IDUs are engaged in sexual relations, the level of sexual transmission of HIV is increasing. The epidemic spreads from IDUs (mostly men) to their sexual partners, the proportion of HIV infected women is increasing. At the end of 2011 the proportion of HIV infected...more
Jan. 1, 2021, 2:36 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Among families with one to four children, more boys are born than girls. The unnatural advantage for boy babies is particularly sharp among families with two children -- half of such families have one boy and one girl, a third have two boys and just one-sixth have two girls. Even given the slight birth advantage that boys enjoy (in nature, there is a slightly higher likelihood of males being born than females), such sharply skewed sex ratios are a clear indication of unnatural processes, most likely pre-natal sex selection. Among families with more than four children, a sudden reversal begins to take place, as girls become more common than boys....more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Among families with one to four children, more boys are born than girls. The unnatural advantage for boy babies is particularly sharp among families with two children -- half of such families have one boy and one girl, a third have two boys and just one-sixth have two girls. Even given the slight birth advantage that boys enjoy (in nature, there is a slightly higher likelihood of males being born than females), such sharply skewed sex ratios are a clear indication of unnatural processes, most likely pre-natal sex selection. Among families with more than four children, a sudden reversal begins to take place, as girls become more common than boys....more
Aug. 30, 2020, 9:08 p.m.
Countries: Armenia
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The study showed the sex-at-birth ratio in Armenia to be skewed at 114 boys to 100 girls in 2012, while the accepted normal biological ratio is 102-106 boys to 100 girls. Whereas the normal sex-ratio at birth ranges from 102 to 106 males to 100 females, in 2011, the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly found that the rate stood at 112 to 100 in Armenia. A 2013 United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report gave the figure of 114-115 to 100 for Armenia. It appears that the region of Gegharkunik has the most skewed sex ratio (up to 124 to 100)" (para 18).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The study showed the sex-at-birth ratio in Armenia to be skewed at 114 boys to 100 girls in 2012, while the accepted normal biological ratio is 102-106 boys to 100 girls. Whereas the normal sex-ratio at birth ranges from 102 to 106 males to 100 females, in 2011, the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly found that the rate stood at 112 to 100 in Armenia. A 2013 United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report gave the figure of 114-115 to 100 for Armenia. It appears that the region of Gegharkunik has the most skewed sex ratio (up to 124 to 100)" (para 18).
Aug. 11, 2020, 7:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
“India’s overall female-to-male ratio, it appears, has not improved much since 2001, when the last census was conducted. In May 2011, Lancet, a British Medical Journal indicated that over 12 million Indian girls were aborted in the womb over the last three decades in the country – resulting in a skewed child sex ratio of 914 girls for every 1000 boys, as opposed to 962 in 1981” (para 10). “Simply put, female foeticide has led to an increase in human trafficking. The relation is very easy to understand. When there is a continued campaign of killing girl children in the womb or within a few hours after they are born,...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
“India’s overall female-to-male ratio, it appears, has not improved much since 2001, when the last census was conducted. In May 2011, Lancet, a British Medical Journal indicated that over 12 million Indian girls were aborted in the womb over the last three decades in the country – resulting in a skewed child sex ratio of 914 girls for every 1000 boys, as opposed to 962 in 1981” (para 10). “Simply put, female foeticide has led to an increase in human trafficking. The relation is very easy to understand. When there is a continued campaign of killing girl children in the womb or within a few hours after they are born,...more
July 19, 2020, 1:45 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The percentage of women who reported symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey increased from 7% in 2006 to 13% in 2011 and 15% in 2016. The percentage among men has remained relatively constant, at around 2% to 3%, since 2006. The proportion of women who have not sought treatment has not changed since 2011, while the proportion among men has decreased from 46% to 35%" (270-271).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The percentage of women who reported symptoms of an STI in the 12 months preceding the survey increased from 7% in 2006 to 13% in 2011 and 15% in 2016. The percentage among men has remained relatively constant, at around 2% to 3%, since 2006. The proportion of women who have not sought treatment has not changed since 2011, while the proportion among men has decreased from 46% to 35%" (270-271).
July 3, 2020, 4:25 p.m.
Countries: Zambia
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"11.1% of the population age 15-49 in Zambia are HIV positive. HIV prevalence is higher among women than men (14.2% versus 7.5%)" (260). "3.8% of young women and men age 15-24 are HIV positive. HIV prevalence is higher among young women than young men (5.6% versus 1.8%)" (263). "HIV prevalence is higher among women and men who reported having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or symptoms of an STI in the past 12 months than among those who did not (21.2% versus 12.2%). Among HIV-positive women and men, 91% reported having ever been tested for HIV and having received the result of their most recent test. Fifty-six percent of HIV...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"11.1% of the population age 15-49 in Zambia are HIV positive. HIV prevalence is higher among women than men (14.2% versus 7.5%)" (260). "3.8% of young women and men age 15-24 are HIV positive. HIV prevalence is higher among young women than young men (5.6% versus 1.8%)" (263). "HIV prevalence is higher among women and men who reported having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or symptoms of an STI in the past 12 months than among those who did not (21.2% versus 12.2%). Among HIV-positive women and men, 91% reported having ever been tested for HIV and having received the result of their most recent test. Fifty-six percent of HIV...more
May 31, 2020, 6:36 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Trends: HIV prevalence among women and men age 15-49 decreased between 2005-06 and 2015-16, from 0.28 percent, CI [0.23%-0.33%], to 0.24 percent, CI [0.21%-0.28%]. However, all of the decline is due to a decline in HIV prevalence among men. Among women, HIV prevalence remained almost unchanged (0.22%, CI [0.17%-0.27%], in 2005-06 and 0.23 percent, CI [0.20%-0.27%], in 2015-16). Among men, HIV prevalence decreased over the same period from 0.36 percent, CI [0.28%-0.43%], to 0.25 percent, CI [0.20%-0.30%]. The only one of these trends which represents a statistically significant change over time is the decrease in HIV prevalence among men age 15-49 (p<0.05)" (475).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Trends: HIV prevalence among women and men age 15-49 decreased between 2005-06 and 2015-16, from 0.28 percent, CI [0.23%-0.33%], to 0.24 percent, CI [0.21%-0.28%]. However, all of the decline is due to a decline in HIV prevalence among men. Among women, HIV prevalence remained almost unchanged (0.22%, CI [0.17%-0.27%], in 2005-06 and 0.23 percent, CI [0.20%-0.27%], in 2015-16). Among men, HIV prevalence decreased over the same period from 0.36 percent, CI [0.28%-0.43%], to 0.25 percent, CI [0.20%-0.30%]. The only one of these trends which represents a statistically significant change over time is the decrease in HIV prevalence among men age 15-49 (p<0.05)" (475).
Feb. 8, 2020, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Among women, HIV prevalence is higher among those who reported first having sexual intercourse before age 16 (36%-37%) than those who first had sex at age 16 or older (27%-30%). Men who reported that they first had sexual intercourse at age 20 or older were more likely to be HIV positive (22%) than men who first had sexual intercourse at younger ages (12%-19%)" (227). "Among young women, HIV prevalence increases with age, rising steadily from 4% among those age 15-17 to 19% among those age 23-24. Among young men, HIV prevalence decreases from 5% among those age 15-17 to 2% among those age 20-22 before increasing slightly to 4% among...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Among women, HIV prevalence is higher among those who reported first having sexual intercourse before age 16 (36%-37%) than those who first had sex at age 16 or older (27%-30%). Men who reported that they first had sexual intercourse at age 20 or older were more likely to be HIV positive (22%) than men who first had sexual intercourse at younger ages (12%-19%)" (227). "Among young women, HIV prevalence increases with age, rising steadily from 4% among those age 15-17 to 19% among those age 23-24. Among young men, HIV prevalence decreases from 5% among those age 15-17 to 2% among those age 20-22 before increasing slightly to 4% among...more
Aug. 9, 2019, 1 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Indigenous populations also reported high instances of rape by members of outside groups, which contributed to HIV/AIDS infections and other health complications" (page 45).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Indigenous populations also reported high instances of rape by members of outside groups, which contributed to HIV/AIDS infections and other health complications" (page 45).
June 10, 2019, 4:14 p.m.
Countries: Mozambique
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3
"The results regarding the prevalence of HIV attained through the 2009 INSIDA indicates that 11.5% of Mozambican adults of 15–49 years of age are infected with HIV. These indicates also that women prevalence is higher than men’s (13.1 and 9.2% respectively). The prevalence by sex and age specifically shows that the prevalence for women and men grow with age till it reaches the peak, which it is between 25–29 for women (16.8%) and 35–39 (14.2%)" (23).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3
"The results regarding the prevalence of HIV attained through the 2009 INSIDA indicates that 11.5% of Mozambican adults of 15–49 years of age are infected with HIV. These indicates also that women prevalence is higher than men’s (13.1 and 9.2% respectively). The prevalence by sex and age specifically shows that the prevalence for women and men grow with age till it reaches the peak, which it is between 25–29 for women (16.8%) and 35–39 (14.2%)" (23).
June 7, 2019, 2:07 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Women in Cabo Verde have a lower HIV/AIDS prevalence rate than men (paragraph 34 of CCD). Data from the MoH shows that 409 new HIV positive cases were notified in 2014, 230 of which in women and 179 in men, and that HIV seropositivity is identified earlier among women: the large majority of new infections notified in 15–34-year olds are for women (113 women and 49 men) while for the following ages the tendency inverts (109 women and 129 men, for 34 year olds and above). HIV testing is offered to all pregnant women, for the PMTCT, and has enabled women to identify seropositivity early and access available support and...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Women in Cabo Verde have a lower HIV/AIDS prevalence rate than men (paragraph 34 of CCD). Data from the MoH shows that 409 new HIV positive cases were notified in 2014, 230 of which in women and 179 in men, and that HIV seropositivity is identified earlier among women: the large majority of new infections notified in 15–34-year olds are for women (113 women and 49 men) while for the following ages the tendency inverts (109 women and 129 men, for 34 year olds and above). HIV testing is offered to all pregnant women, for the PMTCT, and has enabled women to identify seropositivity early and access available support and...more
Dec. 6, 2018, 12:25 p.m.
Countries: Trinidad/Tobago
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2
"[The Committee] remains concerned, however, at the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women and girls between 15 and 24 years of age, and that 50 per cent of new HIV infections occur in women and girls" (page 11).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2
"[The Committee] remains concerned, however, at the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women and girls between 15 and 24 years of age, and that 50 per cent of new HIV infections occur in women and girls" (page 11).
Nov. 16, 2018, 9:46 a.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The Government does not collect data regarding drug use, but drug use related problems, including HIV and Hepatitis C infection rates, have increased in rural areas" (page 17-18).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The Government does not collect data regarding drug use, but drug use related problems, including HIV and Hepatitis C infection rates, have increased in rural areas" (page 17-18).
Aug. 31, 2018, 10:10 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Between 2002 and 2012, the rate of chlamydial infection increased in every state and the District of Columbia (IWPR 2004; Table 6.1). Between 1996 and 2013, the national rate for women nearly doubled, increasing from 315.5 to 623.1 cases per 100,000 (Figure 6.3). During this time, the rate of chlamydial infection among men increased from 59.8 to 262.6 cases per 100,000 (Figure 6.3)" (206)
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"Between 2002 and 2012, the rate of chlamydial infection increased in every state and the District of Columbia (IWPR 2004; Table 6.1). Between 1996 and 2013, the national rate for women nearly doubled, increasing from 315.5 to 623.1 cases per 100,000 (Figure 6.3). During this time, the rate of chlamydial infection among men increased from 59.8 to 262.6 cases per 100,000 (Figure 6.3)" (206)
Aug. 31, 2018, 10:10 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3
"Between 2001 and 2012, the incidence of AIDS among adolescent and adult women aged 13 years and older decreased 47 percent nationally, from 9.1 per 100,000 to 4.8 per 100,000" (196)
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2, ISTD-DATA-3
"Between 2001 and 2012, the incidence of AIDS among adolescent and adult women aged 13 years and older decreased 47 percent nationally, from 9.1 per 100,000 to 4.8 per 100,000" (196)
Aug. 28, 2018, 10:03 a.m.
Countries: Mali
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The Committee is concerned about the persistently high rates . . . HIV/AIDS prevalence among women in prostitution" (page 10).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The Committee is concerned about the persistently high rates . . . HIV/AIDS prevalence among women in prostitution" (page 10).
July 6, 2018, 6:49 p.m.
Countries: Uruguay
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"HIV infections have been trending upward. Between 1983, when the first case was recorded in Uruguay, and November 2012, there were 11,492 reported infections. Over the last four years, there have on average been 844 cases a year, and in 2011 the virus affected 28.5 of every 100,000 inhabitants. That phenomenon may be explained by slower development of full-blown AIDS thanks to improvements in therapeutic treatment and better observance thereof, and greater availability of testing. It is noteworthy that the infection is also affecting more women. Although currently 65.5 per cent of cases are among men and 34 per cent among women, since the middle of the 1990s the disparity...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"HIV infections have been trending upward. Between 1983, when the first case was recorded in Uruguay, and November 2012, there were 11,492 reported infections. Over the last four years, there have on average been 844 cases a year, and in 2011 the virus affected 28.5 of every 100,000 inhabitants. That phenomenon may be explained by slower development of full-blown AIDS thanks to improvements in therapeutic treatment and better observance thereof, and greater availability of testing. It is noteworthy that the infection is also affecting more women. Although currently 65.5 per cent of cases are among men and 34 per cent among women, since the middle of the 1990s the disparity...more
June 28, 2018, 4:51 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
". . . high rate of mother-to-child transmission and the high number of new HIV infections among girls and boys, in particular in the context of sexual violence and unprotected teenage sexual relations" (page 12).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
". . . high rate of mother-to-child transmission and the high number of new HIV infections among girls and boys, in particular in the context of sexual violence and unprotected teenage sexual relations" (page 12).
May 9, 2018, 4:01 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The Committee notes with concern the disproportionately high number of women living with HIV/AIDS in the State party" (13).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-2
"The Committee notes with concern the disproportionately high number of women living with HIV/AIDS in the State party" (13).
March 21, 2018, 5:20 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, MMR-PRACTICE-1, ABO-LAW-1, ABO-DATA-1
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/NAM/CO/3, paras. 24 and 25) and commends the State party for its successful programmes aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The Committee remains concerned, however, at the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and unsafe abortions, which have contributed to the increase in the maternal mortality ratio in the State party. The Committee is particularly concerned that, while abortion is permissible on prescribed grounds such as rape, incest, threat to the health and life of the pregnant woman and foetal malformation, pursuant to the Abortion and Sterilization Act of 1975, women still undergo complex and onerous administrative procedures to obtain approval for abortion. The...more
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, MMR-PRACTICE-1, ABO-LAW-1, ABO-DATA-1
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/NAM/CO/3, paras. 24 and 25) and commends the State party for its successful programmes aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The Committee remains concerned, however, at the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and unsafe abortions, which have contributed to the increase in the maternal mortality ratio in the State party. The Committee is particularly concerned that, while abortion is permissible on prescribed grounds such as rape, incest, threat to the health and life of the pregnant woman and foetal malformation, pursuant to the Abortion and Sterilization Act of 1975, women still undergo complex and onerous administrative procedures to obtain approval for abortion. The...more
March 20, 2018, 1:29 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: ISTD-PRACTICE-1, ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, DSFMF-DATA-1
"The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to improve the health status of women, but notes with concern: . . . (d) The disproportionately high HIV prevalence among women and the prevalence of mother-to-child transmission of HIV; . . . The Committee recommends that the State party: . . . (f) Increase efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS among women as well as mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and ensure the availability of antiretroviral drugs for women living with HIV" (page 9-10).
Variables: ISTD-PRACTICE-1, ISTD-DATA-1, ISTD-DATA-2, DSFMF-DATA-1
"The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to improve the health status of women, but notes with concern: . . . (d) The disproportionately high HIV prevalence among women and the prevalence of mother-to-child transmission of HIV; . . . The Committee recommends that the State party: . . . (f) Increase efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS among women as well as mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and ensure the availability of antiretroviral drugs for women living with HIV" (page 9-10).