Kiribati Global AIDS Response Progress Report 2014
March 31, 2014

Kiribati Global AIDS Response Progress Report 2014

This report was prepared through a consultative process involving key stakeholders from both Government and civil society. The Kiribati Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), as a GF‐governing body at country level was involved every step of the way through consultative meetings and interviews.

Kiribati is experiencing a low level general HIV epidemic. To date Kiribati has an estimated 55 cumulative cases of HIV dating from 1991 to the end of December 20131. The majority are males but there is increasing gender balance over the last decade. There are 23 confirmed AIDS related deaths four of which are children. Of the current estimated HIV positive cases (n=28), 6 are on antiretroviral treatment (ART).

This report was prepared through a consultative process involving key stakeholders from both Government and civil society. The Kiribati Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), as a GF‐governing body at country level was involved every step of the way through consultative meetings and interviews.

Organizations:

Ministry of Health - Kiribati Kiribati Country Coordination Mechanism

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