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Call for action: addressing the alarming surge of HIV in Madagascar

Summary box - - In stark contrast to its neighbours in Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar reports an estimated HIV prevalence below 0.5%.1 HIV infections are perceived to be primarily concentrated in key populations. However, closer inspection suggests an underestimated epidemic transitioning to the ge...

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Main Authors: Andrianarimanana-Köcher, Diavolana (Author) , Rakotoarivelo, Rivo Andry (Author) , Randria, Mamy Jean de Dieu (Author) , Raberahona, Mihaja (Author) , Ratefiharimanana, Andosoa (Author) , Andriamasy, Emmanuel Harizaka (Author) , Vallès, Xavier (Author) , Benski, Anne-Caroline (Author) , Emmrich, Julius (Author) , Walsh, Andrew (Author) , Robinson, Kyle (Author) , Muller, Nadine (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: [2024]
In: BMJ global health
Year: 2024, Volume: 9, Issue: 4, Pages: 1-3
ISSN:2059-7908
DOI:10.1136/bmjgh-2024-015484
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-015484
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://gh.bmj.com/content/9/4/e015484
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Author Notes:Diavolana Andrianarimanana-Köcher, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria, Mihaja Raberahona, Andosoa Ratefiharimanana, Emmanuel Harizaka Andriamasy, Xavier Vallès, Anne-Caroline Benski, Julius Valentin Emmrich, Andrew Walsh, Kyle Robinson, Nadine Muller
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Summary:Summary box - - In stark contrast to its neighbours in Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar reports an estimated HIV prevalence below 0.5%.1 HIV infections are perceived to be primarily concentrated in key populations. However, closer inspection suggests an underestimated epidemic transitioning to the general population. - - A 2020 analysis by Raberahona et al on the status of HIV in Madagascar already suggested that the country may be on the verge of a high-prevalence epidemic, with a concerning …
Item Description:Gesehen am 10.10.2024
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ISSN:2059-7908
DOI:10.1136/bmjgh-2024-015484

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