 National programme for combating HIV/AIDS among sex workers: designed in 2014, its objective is to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of universal access to prevention, care and treatment services in prostitution areas. It also includes awareness raising campaigns against minor prostitution.  At the level of implementing policies, programmes and projects. 594. The response to HIV/AIDS has been intensified with the effect of reducing the prevalence rate in the general population. This rate declined considerably, from 3.41% in 2011 to 2.3% in 2013 14 . However, the analysis by sex shows that the epidemic is feminized. Out of every 100 people living with HIV, slightly over 60 are females (Mid-Term Review Report of the 2012-2015 National Strategic Plan, June 2014). 595. In pregnant women, HIV prevalence dropped from 4.8% to 3.6% between 2003 and 2012 (Sentinel Surveillance Report 2011). In 2013, prevention and transmission of HIV from mother to child (PMTCT) was reinforced. Among 165,809 pregnant women screened, 4,531 were seropositive (2.73%). 4,478 of these HIV-positive women (98.83%) were taking anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs). 596. Generally, Togo has experienced a reduction in new infections by more than 50% in 10 years and the number of people infected with HIV who have access to ARVs increased from less than 1% in 2001 to almost 50% in 2012 (PNLS). (See the second part on the right to health). 3.4.5 – Sex education (Article 14 (1) (g)) 597. Good health largely depends on the best means of prevention. Education for behavioural change is important in this regard, especially concerning sexual health. Thus, many initiatives were taken by the government to widely sensitize the public in this regard, thanks to the National Health Development Plan (PNDS) and the various programmes and strategies (2012 – 2015 National Strategic Plan to Combat HIV and AIDS, Programme to combat HIV among Women in Togo, National Programme to Fight HIV/AIDS among Sex Workers, etc.). 14 EPP/Spectrum Report, 2011; PNLS, 2012; mid-term review report of the 2012- 2015 National Strategic Plan, June 2014 166

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