Central African Republic
This small landlocked country, with a population of approximately 3.9 million, is the 10th most affected country in the continent. The high HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate (13.5 % in 2003) has contributed to the decrease in life expectancy, which today is only 42 years for men and 43 years for women (according to WHO). In 2003 alone, 23,000 people died as a result of AIDS. Only 100 adults were receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment as of 2004, while 39,000 adults are in desperate need of the treatment (source: WHO/UNAIDS).
The government of the Central African Republic, with the help of the World Bank and UNAIDS, established a National Aids Committee (CNLS) and set up a comprehensive national strategic plan against AIDS. Although the country is undergoing tense political instability, the CNLS remains operational (source: World Bank).
Still more support is urgently needed to help the Central African Republic restore sustainable stability and to address the development challenges it faces, amongst which is a growing HIV/AIDS epidemic, which, if not adequately addressed, will exacerbate the current social and economic crisis.
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Total Population: 4,038,000 (2006) |
Under the auspices of the national government, and with the support from the UNAPP, UNDP and UNAIDS, the National Chapter of the Alliance for Central African Republic was officially launched in the city of Bangui on 30 October 2004. The launch was attended by the Head of State, national and local government representatives, international organisations, the NGO community, UN agencies and mayors from Burkina Faso and Côte d’ Ivoire. This was preceded by a planning workshop. A constitution was also approved in conjunction with the launch to guide implementation of activities. |
The Central African Republic AMICAALL Programme is being implemented in collaboration with: national/local authorities, UNAIDS, UN APP, UNDP and the World Bank. |
Tel:(Mr Samba's): (+236) 04 33 63 |
