In Madagascar, "the HIV epidemic is exploding"

Madagascar faces a rising HIV epidemic, with weekly meetings at Mad’Aids revealing alarming trends. Alexandra, a former sex worker, reports that 10 out of 50 monthly tests among her peers are positive. Similar findings come from Finoana, involved with the LGBT+ community, and Gérard, a drug user, indicating a broader issue as cases are also found outside high-risk groups. The official count of HIV-positive individuals has more than doubled in two years, highlighting a rapid spread of the virus in a country previously thought to be less affected.