August 8, 2022: CDC Supports Dramatic Transformation of HIV and TB in Eswatini

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August 8, 2022

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CDC in Eswatini, a photo collage of Various Story's of Transformation

CDC in Eswatini: A Story of Transformation

Just two decades ago, the Kingdom of Eswatini was on the brink of devastation – ravaged by the dual epidemics of HIV and TB. Then known as Swaziland, Eswatini had the highest HIV prevalence in the world and a TB death rate ranked among the highest in the world. But then the country, with the support of CDC, PEPFAR*, and other global partners, launched national, multi-sectoral responses to address both diseases head on. Today, thanks to these efforts, Eswatini has experienced a remarkable transformation – becoming one of the first countries to achieve HIV epidemic control and experiencing dramatic reductions in TB infections and deaths. Eswatini’s transformation is not only a model for other countries, but underscores how CDC and PEPFAR, in collaboration with country and global partners, are helping to change the course of these epidemics and saving lives.

A woman walking down the street - Thembi’s Story

Thembi’s Story

Eswatini once had the highest HIV incidence rate in the world. In just five years, the country cut the rate of new HIV infections by nearly half, a dramatic transformation that shows how a country that was on the brink of devastation can achieve success in controlling HIV. Thembi’s story, from her harrowing HIV diagnosis to full recovery, is one of hope and resilience that serves as a beacon for countless others.

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3 people stand side by side - CDC and partners worked with Eswatini’s Ministry of Health to transform the TB epidemic

From Crisis to Comeback: Turning the Tide on TB in Eswatini

In just 10 years, Eswatini has seen a dramatic reduction in new TB cases and TB-related deaths. Read how CDC and partners worked side by side with Eswatini’s Ministry of Health to transform the TB epidemic from crisis to comeback.

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Cute girl smiling - Preventing-HIV-from-Mother-to-Child

Preventing HIV from Mother to Child: A Story of Hope and Healing

Mother-to-child transmission is the leading cause of HIV among children. In Eswatini – a nation with the highest HIV prevalence in the world – PEPFAR* and CDC, together with local and global health partners, launched an ambitious program to help prevent pregnant and breastfeeding women from transmitting the virus to their babies. The result? Healthy mothers, HIV-free babies, and strong families. Families like the Mndvotis.

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Man on bike - Community Champions,” like Sifiso, supported dramatic gains in TB awareness and case-finding in Eswatini.

Hope on Two Wheels: Finding Missing TB Cases in Eswatini

In 2011, TB was declared a national emergency in Eswatini. Since then, Eswatini’s Ministry of Health – with support from CDC and partners – implemented innovative community outreach programs to expand TB services across the kingdom. Read more to learn how committed TB “community champions,” like Sifiso, are traveling miles across Eswatini to save lives.

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VIDEO: Hope at the Epicenter of the Epidemic - graphic text - Thembi’s Story

VIDEO: Hope at the Epicenter of the Epidemic

Eswatini, the country formerly known as Swaziland, had the highest prevalence of HIV in the world. This film highlights PEPFAR* and CDC’s leadership in transforming the HIV epidemic in Eswatini, as illustrated through the personal story of one HIV survivor and advocate.

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