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For women in Zimbabwe, STI prevention can be difficult, who often encounter gender inequality in marriages and in relationships. For example, only 68% of Zimbabwean men believe that women have the right to refuse intercourse if they know the man is having sex with other women. Furthermore, only 8 out of 10 Zimbabwean women believe that they have the right to ask their partner to use a condom if the partner has a sexually-transmitted disease.<ref>[https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/sub-saharan-africa/zimbabwe Avert: HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe]</ref> | For women in Zimbabwe, STI prevention can be difficult, who often encounter gender inequality in marriages and in relationships. For example, only 68% of Zimbabwean men believe that women have the right to refuse intercourse if they know the man is having sex with other women. Furthermore, only 8 out of 10 Zimbabwean women believe that they have the right to ask their partner to use a condom if the partner has a sexually-transmitted disease.<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%) | 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%) come 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=== | ||
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====Public Councils & NGOs==== | ====Public Councils & NGOs==== | ||
It is estimated that about over 1600 facilities provide free integrated HIV testing and counseling in Zimbabwe.<ref>[http://www.sundaymail.co.zw/story-3/ | |||
HIV self-testing kits get green light]</ref> Below, we have listed some NGOs, clinics and centers that provide free or low-cost testing. However, this is just a small glimpse into the options available, which are wide-ranging and extensive. | HIV self-testing kits get green light]</ref> Below, we have listed some NGOs, clinics and centers that provide free or low-cost testing. However, this is just a small glimpse into the options available, which are wide-ranging and extensive. | ||