Singapore
Health and HIV situation
At the end of 2007, the cumulative number of known HIV-positive Singaporeans was 3,224, up from 2,075 in 2003. In 2006, 357 newly diagnosed HIV infection cases were recorded compared to 317 in 2005.The pre-valence of known HIV cases in the resident population (aged 15 and above) was 0.07% and for pregnant women 0.05%. The male population is most affected by the virus.
National HIV programme and response
The Singapore National AIDS Control Programme includes a broad range of strategies to address HIV: public education; legislation; blood supply screening; counseling and care for people living with HIV/AIDS; contact tracing and tracking; surveillance among high risk behaviour groups; and training of medical personnel.
Migration patterns
Singapore is a destination country for migrant workers from South-East and South Asia, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan and the Philippines.
HIV response for migrant populations: Gaps and opportunities
Singapore's policies and interventions do not specifically target migrant and mobile populations.
- Country Profile
- National Strategic Plan
- Action Plan
- MTWG Members
- UNGASS 2008
- Additional relevant Information