Local HIV/AIDS info

The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia is classified as "generalized" among the adult population with significant heterogeneity among regions and population groups. The rural epidemic appears to be relatively widespread but heterogeneous, with most rural areas having relatively low prevalence of HIV.

The epidemic continues to impact every sector of society with huge regional, urban-rural and sex differentials. Key affected populations are pastoralist communities, young women (especially urban), uniformed services, truckers, refugees and displaced people, street children, daily laborers, students and other mobile populations.