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In the more than two decades since the disease was first detected in Guyana, HIV’s prevalence rate among adults (ages 15–49) has reached about 2.5 percent. Although low compared to sub-Saharan Africa, Guyana’s prevalence rate is one of the highest in the Caribbean Region. The burden is disproportionately borne by Guyana’s women and most-at-risk populations (MARPs), including migrant workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), and young people. HIV & AIDS is a national problem and of increasing concern across Guyana.

The Guyana HIV & AIDS Reduction and Prevention (GHARP) Project—a joint effort of the governments of Guyana and the United States, with funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)—is a response to Guyana’s HIV & AIDS crisis.