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Côte d’Ivoire
 Key Facts [Source: UNAIDS 2008]
- Population: 19.2 million
- Estimated number of people living with HIV: 480,000
- Estimated number of children under 15 living with HIV: 52,000
- Foundation headquarters: Abidjan
- Foundation presence since: 2004
Foundation Programs in Côte d’Ivoire
- Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT): Providing services to prevent transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies
- HIV and AIDS Care and Treatment: Providing medical care and antiretroviral treatment (ART) for children and families living with HIV and AIDS
Key Foundation Accomplishments (September 30, 2009)
- Supports 260 sites that provide PMTCT services. More than 504,000 pregnant women have accessed these services.
- Advocated for and supported the development of easy-to-use and affordable early infant diagnosis methods that can be used in resource-poor settings.
- Supports 124 sites that provide ART services. These sites have enrolled more than 153,000 adults and children into HIV care and support programs, of which 10,427 are children. More than 72,000 of those enrolled have begun antiretroviral treatment, including 3,713 children.
 Côte d’Ivoire Story of Hope: Kevin's story
Côte d’Ivoire Story of Hope: Henriette's story
Côte d’Ivoire Note From the Field: A Hero in the Dark
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Message From the Côte d’Ivoire Country Director, Dr. Joseph Essombo
Joseph with Foundation President and CEO Pamela W. Barnes. |
I started working with the Foundation as country director in April 2005, and I often wake up in the morning with the strong feeling that God has provided me with a unique opportunity to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of HIV-infected people. As an HIV/AIDS activist, I used to be on the front line of the struggle, but this is the first time I am making such high-level decisions, not for me but for all those in Côte d’Ivoire who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.
My dream is progressively turning to reality as the “dream team” surrounding me helps more and more people to go on antiretroviral treatment and more and more women to receive PMTCT services. Much has been done but much remains to be done. With the Foundation’s support, my team and I are committed to go as far as possible in saving lives and procuring smiles of hope in our community, despite the heart-breaking political situation here.
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