HIV/AIDS, Malaria & Other Diseases

The sixth goal is to Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases.

Targets & Indicators

Target: Have halted by 2015, and begun to reverse, the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Indicators:
  • HIV prevalence among 15-24 year old pregnant women
  • Contraceptive prevalence rate
  • Number of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS

Target: Have halted by 2015, and begun to reverse, the incidence of malaria and other major diseases.

Indicators:
  • Prevalence and death rates associated with malaria
  • Proportion of population in malaria risk areas using effective malaria prevention and treatment measures
  • Prevalence and death rates associated with tuberculosis
  • Proportion of TB cases detected and cured under DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short Course)

 

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