Guyana Country Profile

Guyana Country Profile

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Country Overview

The CDC Guyana program was a bilateral program until 2016 when it merged with the CDC Caribbean Regional Office (CRO). The CDC CRO is currently based in Jamaica. CDC CRO supports the Government of Guyana and other partners in-country to accelerate HIV epidemic control by: improving access to quality services for people living with HIV (PLHIV); re-engaging PLHIV lost to follow-up and retaining them on treatment to achieve viral suppression; enhancing laboratory capacity and viral load testing services; and improving data access and quality, particularly for key populations. CDC is fast-tracking international best practices and policies to continue advancing progress in the region.

Per Capita GNI

$4,760

(2018)

Population (million)

0.78

(2018)

Under 5 Mortality

31/1,000 Live Births

(2017)

Life Expectancy

67 Years

(2017)

Estimated HIV Prevalence

1.7%

(Ages 15-49): (2018)

Estimated AIDS Deaths

<100

(2018)

TB Treatment Success Rate

69%

(2016)

Estimated TB Incidence

86/100,000

(2017)

TB Mortality

18/100,000

(2017)

Estimated Orphans Due to AIDS

1,000

(2018)

TB patients with known HIV-status who are HIV-positive

28%

(2017)

Reported Number Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

5,450

(2018)

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