Table 1.
Malawi and Zimbabwe: Population and HIV-related indicators, 2009
| Malawi[10] | Thyolo[10] | Zimbabwe[11] | Buhera[11] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population |
15 million |
587455 |
13.4 million |
223382 |
| HIV prevalence (15–45 years-old) |
11.9% |
14.0% |
14.3% |
19.7% |
| Total people living with HIV/AIDS |
1785000 |
82250 |
1916200 |
44000 |
| People in need of ART – CD4<200 cells/mm3 |
305805 |
16450 |
389895 |
8800 |
| Active and alive on ART |
198864 |
15016 |
218589 |
9721* |
| Year Start HIV programme |
|
1997 |
|
2004 |
| Year ART implementation |
|
2003 |
|
2005 |
| Year Decentralisation ART activities | 2006 | 2006 |
* Buhera district attracts a large proportion of PLWHA from neighbouring districts.