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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
There are no travel or residency restrictions related to Zimbabwe. This means that, if you travel to Zimbabwe, you will not be asked for a medical certificate or proof of your HIV status. Furthermore, if you are a foreigner and decide to become a resident, you will not be asked for information related to your HIV status.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=199 ZIMBABWE - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | There are no travel or residency restrictions related to Zimbabwe. This means that, if you're a foreigner and you travel to Zimbabwe, you will not be asked for a medical certificate or proof of your HIV status. Furthermore, if you are a foreigner and decide to become a legal resident of Zimbabwe, you will not be asked for information related to your HIV status.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=199 ZIMBABWE - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
Generally speaking, Zimbabwe is considered to have a "high prevalence" of HIV. In 2016, it was estimated that 13.5% of the population was living with HIV/AIDS and that 74% of infected adults were on antiretroviral treatment. The most common form of transmission was unprotected heterosexual sex. However, certain populations also experienced higher rates of risk, including sex workers and men who have sex with men (MSM). When sex workers or MSM have sought out treatment or care for HIV in Zimbabwe, especially when they have developed efforts specifically to serve their communities, they have often dealt with significant barriers, including intimidation, arrests and condom confiscation. Both sex work and homosexuality are illegal in Zimbabwe, and police can often respond to these groups with intimidation and arrests.<ref>[https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/sub-saharan-africa/zimbabwe Avert: HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe]</ref> | |||
In Zimbabwe, HIV transmission rates have been dropping -- for example, 79,000 people contracted HIV in 2010 compared to 40,000 in 2016. Furthermore, the number of people who have died due to AIDS-related illness has also declined in recent years. However, HIV/AIDS remains a serious issue for the country. Currently, the majority of HIV expenditures in the country (an estimated 75%) comes from international donors.<ref>[https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/sub-saharan-africa/zimbabwe Avert: HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe]</ref> | |||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||