83 Fig 11: Number of AIDS Orphans. Source: Statistics South Africa, 2012. The decline in the prevalence and incidence among children is validated by a plateau in the number of AIDS orphans at 2 500 000 in 2012.67 It is projected that this number will decrease with to an average approximating 2 000 000 by 2016. Fig 12: Decline in AIDS Deaths and New Infection. Source: Statistics South Africa, 2012. The above figure 12 indicates the decline in both AIDS deaths and new infections at national level. These figures indicate that South Africa is on its way towards reduction in AIDS deaths and new HIV Infections and that the country has made tremendous progress in curbing the spread of this scourge. Part of South Africa incremental but noticeable success can be attributed to the combination of health related outputs of Adult ART coverage 82% [78%-85], PMTCT Coverage = 83% [75%-90%] and Child (0-14 years) = 63% [57-69], respectively.68 In addition to the previously stated initiatives, the government of South Africa has ensured that the public service as an engine for delivery is responsive to the challenge of HIV&AIDS. 67 68 See Statistics South Africa Report, 2012. See Statistics South Africa Report, 2012. 83