There were 4,260 women living with HIV in Ontario in 2006. This accounts for 16 per cent of all people living with HIV in Ontario, and represents a 71 per cent increase since 1999.

The Women and HIV/AIDS work group, a working group made up of ministry staff, researchers, community representatives and people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, is developing a strategy to address the growing rates of HIV infection among women in Ontario. 

Research has been a key component of development of the strategy. It has included consultation with women of varied backgrounds, and an extensive publicationsliterature review.  An early result of this process is a series of fact sheets . 

The Ontario Women’s Study research team, which is affiliated with the Women and HIV/AIDS work group, is developing an Ontario-wide research program that will take into account the varied life experiences of women who are vulnerable to HIV infection.

Prenatal HIV Screening Program

For information about Ontario’s Prenatal Screening Program go to HIV/AIDS : Prenatal Testing Program.