Liberia

THE COUNTRY

Population

4.7 million

Life expectancy

63 years

Population living below international poverty line

54.1%

Religions

Christian 85.6%
Muslim 12.1%
Traditional 0.6%

HIV SNAPSHOT

Estimated people living with HIV

40000

Estimated adult (15-49 years) prevalence

1.4%

Incidence rate per 1 000 uninfected population

0.51

HIV prevalence in key populations

Men who have sex with men 20%

Sources: World Bank, World Health Organization & CIA World Factbook

ELWA Hospital

Since its HIV program began in 2000, ELWA has become the “treatment home” for about 1000 HIV positive clients on antiretroviral therapy, with additional patients being counseled and monitored towards the goal of starting treatment. Today, the program includes a monthly support group for adults and children, training for people living with HIV, home visits providing both counseling and treatment, and community outreach activities. Following the impacts of Ebola, the ELWA team is currently revitalising its HIV efforts.

Want to know more? Contact international.hopeforlife@sim.org

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