Sierra Leone
The background
In Sierra Leone, there are an estimated 67,000 people living with HIV in 2016, among whom 26% are accessing antiretroviral therapy.
The problem
People living with HIV and key populations in Sierra Leone face barriers to accessing prevention, treatment, and care services. Common barriers include stigma and discrimination, lack of knowledge about HIV and treatment services, inconvenient clinic hours and wait times, and ARV side effects.
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