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In Burkina Faso, there are no travel or residency restrictions related to HIV status. This means that, if you're a foreigner who is visiting Burkina Faso, you will not need to present a medical certificate related to your HIV status or reveal your HIV status in order to enter the country. Furthermore, if you plan to attain a work or residency visa in Burkina Faso, you will not be required to take an HIV test.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=35 BURKINA FASO - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | In Burkina Faso, there are no travel or residency restrictions related to HIV status. This means that, if you're a foreigner who is visiting Burkina Faso, you will not need to present a medical certificate related to your HIV status or reveal your HIV status in order to enter the country. Furthermore, if you plan to attain a work or residency visa in Burkina Faso, you will not be required to take an HIV test.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=35 BURKINA FASO - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
As a country, Burkina Faso has made remarkable strides regarding HIV prevention and treatment in recent years. Between 2010 and 2016, the HIV infection rates decreased by 45% in Burkina Faso and AIDS-related deaths decreased by 13%. All health districts also have programs to prevent mother-to-child prevention of HIV. By 2016, it was estimated that about 0.8% of the adult population (ages 15-49) were living with HIV in 2016. However, the HIV infection rate was higher for women, with an estimated 1.1% living with HIV. The most impacted groups were sex workers (16.2% infection rate), men who have sex with men (3.6% infection rate) and prisoners (3% infection rate). <ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/burkinafaso UNAIDS: Burkina Faso]</ref> | |||
However, there is still much room for improvement. The country has struggled to fully distribute antiretroviral drugs in the decentralized manner required by many Burkinabe people.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/burkinafaso UNAIDS: Burkina Faso]</ref> | |||
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