
Characteristics of the Epidemic
–The first HIV case was identified in 1990 and the first AIDS case was in 1993
–The peak of the HIV prevalence is believed to be around 1998-1999
–Female commercial sex worker group was hard hit in the early stage of the epidemic
–The main mode of transmission is unprotected heterosexual intercourse.
–Groups that are believed to be vulnerable to HIV are; female entertainment worker, Men who have sex with men, drug user and those who have multiple sexual partners
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