Viet Nam
Health and HIV situation
It is estimated that there were 293,000 people living with HIV in Viet Nam in 2007. The national HIV prevalence among the general population is estimated at 0.53%. Cumulative reported data has indicated that there were 132,628 HIV infection cases, 26,828 AIDS cases and 15,007 deaths due to AIDS as of 31 August 2007. Out of all reported HIV infection cases, 78.9% are in the 20-39 age group and 85.2% were among men.
National HIV programme and response
The first national strategy for Viet Nam's response to HIV/AIDS, the National Strategy on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control in Viet Nam up to 2010 with a Vision to 2020, sets clear strategies and ambitious goals to control the spread of HIV.
Migration patterns
Viet Nam is a major sending country of migrant workers to South-East and East Asia with Malaysia and Taiwan the top destination countries. The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) estimates that 400,000 Vietnamese workers were abroad by mid 2006.
HIV response for migrant populations: Gaps and opportunities
HIV and mobility issues have been recognized in Viet Nam, but provisions on pre-departure HIV prevention, care, treatment, support, counseling and VCT services for migrants and mobile populations are lacking. Migrants and mobile populations have been included in the National Strategy, but specific HIV interventions among this group remain to be developed.