205.
According to PMTCT data sources, PNC1 attendance rate and the proportion of pregnant
women tested for HIV and who received their results were 61.9% and 30.1% respectively. HIVpositive women on prophylactic ARV treatment represented 18.1% of all HIV-positive pregnant
women in 2013. The same source indicates that 14.1% of infants exposed to infection were on
prophylactic ARV treatment and 15.8% of children born to HIV-positive mothers and who also have
a confirmed HIV-positive status are on ARVs.
206.
It is also important to note the linkage between HIV and TB. The estimated incidence of HIV-
related tuberculosis is very high, yet the percentage of PLHIV/TB patients who have received
treatment for both tuberculosis and HIV decreased from 40% in 2010 to 34.6% in 2011 (PNT/2010
and 2012 reports).
Chart 8: Evolution of HIV prevalence among TB/HIV co-infected patients
Source: 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 PNT reports
207.
Numerous efforts have been made to strengthen the involvement of political, religious, local
and community leaders in the response to HIV at the national and local levels.
208.
The contribution of USD 500,000 pledged by His Excellency IDRISS DEBY ITNO, President
of the Republic and Head of State, to the UNAIDS budget is the culmination of his commitment to
contribute effectively to eradicating the epidemic.
209.
The increasing involvement of Chad’s First Lady, Mrs HINDA DEBY ITNO, has helped to
strengthen national HIV campaigns and accelerate the process of disseminating laws to protect
PLHIVs.
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