Ethopia: HIV prevalence doubles in Tigray following war, study reveals

Addis Abeba– A recent study conducted by the Tigray Health Research Institute (THRI) reported an increase in HIV/AIDS prevalence in the Tigray region, rising from 1.4% before the two-year war to 3% in its aftermath.

The study, carried out across 30 districts, highlighted higher prevalence rates among vulnerable groups, with HIV rates recorded at 5.5% among internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 8.5% among female sex workers (FSWs), according to the institute’s findings.

Tsegay Hadgu, Deputy Director…