 The HIV/AIDS response 192. Since the first cases of AIDS were reported in 1986, Chad has set up an HIV infection surveillance system to support its national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The national HIV/AIDS seroprevalence survey conducted in 2005, revealed an HIV prevalence rate of 3.3% among adults aged 15-49 years: 4% among women and 2.6% among men. 193. In the 2007-2011 period, the Government of Chad adopted and implemented a national strategic framework to combat HIV/AIDS and STIs. This framework was revised in December 2011 to adjust strategies and take into account new guidelines in the 2012-2015 National Strategic Plan to combat AIDS. This Plan was restructured into the 2014-2017 National Accelerated AIDS Response Plan with the introduction of innovative strategies in the national response to HIV/AIDS, in accordance with UNAIDS strategic guidelines for the intensification of efforts to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. This new plan is the only framework for the programming of actions relating to the prevention, treatment and management of HIV/AIDS and STIs. It is part of the multi-sectoral approach involving all components of Chadian society in collaboration with technical and financial partners. 194. One of the key slogans in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Chad is “Condom, Abstinence and Faithfulness”, referred to as PAF (French acronym). This slogan calls upon every individual to choose between the three options according to his or her preferred method of protection. If you do not practice abstinence or use a condom, you should be faithful. 195. According to the 2014-2015 DHS-MICS, HIV prevalence among the general population aged 15-49 is 1.6%. HIV prevalence is slightly higher among women (1.8%) than men (1.3%). A significant proportion of HIV-positive women and men (56% and 59% respectively) have never been tested for HIV or have been tested but do not know the result. In almost all couples (98%) both spouses are HIV-negative. 196. According to the AMASOT report, activities intensified in 2013. Since 2010, there has been an upward trend in the number of condom outlets. From 5,195 in 2010, the number of condom outlets nationwide increased to 6,850 in 2012 and 7,644 at the end of 2013, i.e. 794 new outlets between 2012 and 2013. 197. Similarly to the number of outlets, the number of condoms sold increased from 4,078,728 at the end of 2010 to 4,612,468 at the end of 2012. In 2013 alone, 5,965,095 condoms were sold, including 5,908,625 male condoms and 56,470 female condoms. In 2014, 7,046,410 condoms were sold, including 13,354 female condoms. Page 48 sur 87