The progression of HIV / AIDS in Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: The following is a review on HIV / AIDS in Ethiopia based on available literatures and situational analysis of broader and emerging issues that are believed to have aggravated the situation of HIV / AIDS in Ethiopia. The objective of the review is to increase awareness of the health workers, students and interested researchers on the magnitude of HIV / AIDS in the country by discussing risk factors affecting its distribution. In addition the paper aims at stimulating coordinated preventive efforts among governmental and non-governmental organizations, policy makers and health care providers in general. Intervention strategies are suggested based on the issues raised in the paper. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 1996;10(3):179-190]