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Young People Aged 15–24 Account for Over Half of New HIV Infections in Harare

Young People Aged 15–24 Account for Over Half of New HIV Infections in Harare

Harare Metropolitan Province is reporting renewed concern over HIV infections among young people. Of its estimated 2,644 new infections each year, 1,341 are recorded among people aged 15 to 24. The province has about 195,429 people living with HIV and a prevalence rate of 8.4%. Officials say adolescent girls and young women remain particularly affected. Authorities plan to work with schools, parents, health agencies and local councils to improve HIV education and behavioural-change programmes. Young people have also been urged to use prevention services, including post-exposure prophylaxis after possible exposure to HIV.

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T
tolu

What conversations and services are reaching people aged 15 to 24 in Harare, given that they account for 1,341 of the estimated annual new infections?

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I
isa

Are these services designed with young people's privacy, access, and concerns in mind?

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peter

The figures are worrying, especially with young people representing more than half of the reported new infections in the province.

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noah

The age breakdown is important, but it should not overshadow the wider picture of nearly 195,429 people living with HIV in Harare Metropolitan Province.

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H
hala

Clear, age-appropriate prevention information and accessible testing should remain central when responding to this concern among young people.

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