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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>  
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 have programs to prevent mother-to-child prevention of HIV, and community health workers along with NGOs have provided critical HIV education to people in remote and rural communities. 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> <ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2017/july/20170719_community_health_worker_BF Community health worker leads the way in 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>
However, there is still 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>
 
'''Further Reading:'''
 
• [http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2017/july/20170719_community_health_worker_BF Community health worker leads the way in Burkina Faso]


===Testing Facilities===
===Testing Facilities===
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===Support===
===Support===


* "Treatment is possible in Burkina Faso. However, the quality of medical care is by far not as good as in Europe. There are not known to be any clinics or treatment centres specialised in HIV/AIDS." - HIVTravel, 2018<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=35 BURKINA FASO - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
* [http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/burkinafaso UNAIDS - Burkina Faso]: Contact: Job SAGBOHAN, UNAIDS Country Director. Phone: +23276801402. Email: sagbohanj@unaids.org
* [https://hopeforaids.org/countries/burkina-faso/ Hope for AIDS - Burkina Faso]: This organization provides education, HIV testing, and counseling, especially in more rural and remote parts of the country.
* Secrétariat permanent du comité national de lutte contre le sida: 01 B.P. 7009, Ouagadougou 03. Phone +226 324 188 / 311 218. Contact person: Mrs. Tall
* Secrétariat permanent du comité national de lutte contre le sida: 01 B.P. 7009, Ouagadougou 03. Phone +226 324 188 / 311 218. Contact person: Mrs. Tall
* Centre d'information de conseil et de documentation sur le sida et la tuberculose (CICDoc) 01 B.P. 1788, Ouagadougou 01, Phone +226 369 690, Contact person: Dr. Niamba
* Centre d'information de conseil et de documentation sur le sida et la tuberculose (CICDoc) 01 B.P. 1788, Ouagadougou 01, Phone +226 369 690, Contact person: Dr. Niamba
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