Background: HIV infection is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to describe the socio-demographic characteristics of newly person living with HIV initiating antiretroviral treatment at the Adult Day Hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso over a five-year period. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020 at the Adult Day Hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso. People newly diagnosed with HIV after confirmatory testing and initiating antiretroviral therapy were included in this study.  

For more than 35 years, the world has grappled with an AIDS epidemic that has claimed an estimated 35.0 million [28.9 million-41.5 million] lives and at its peak threatened global stability and security.

In low-income Sub-Saharan Africa countries, peripheral blood HIV RNA levels monitoring twice a year in antiretroviral (ARV) drugs treated patient is a major WHO recommendation since 2013.

Background: The provision of comprehensive care and support services to orphans and disadvantaged children that are individualized and tailored through the use of child- and family-centered information is critical but little if any information is available on satisfaction with HIV/AIDS care among orphans and vulnerable children in Gondar. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the satisfaction of HIV/AIDS care and support service delivered to caregivers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Gondar City, 2023.

In Burkina Faso, despite the decline in HIV prevalence to below 1% in the general population since 2013, it remains high among key populations composed primarily of female sex workers (FSWs). FSWs are a heterogeneous group with various risks and practices. Within this composite group, less attention has been paid to female bar waitresses (FBWs). We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate HIV prevalence and associated factors among FBWs in Bobo-Dioulasso.