The successful introduction and spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into the global
human population first emerged among humans in the early part of the 20th century (most likely
contracted from infected primates). However it’s spread among vulnerable populations occurred in the
1970s. In Europe and North America, the first case of HIV/AIDS was identified among certain high risk
groups, e.g. intravenous drug users, men having sex with men (MSM), e.t.c. HIV/AIDS is a common
cause of death and morbidity among sexually active individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. The main
objectives of this study was to assess the prevalence of HIV infection among patients attending four
health centers in Dilla town from 2012-2014. Secondary data was obtained by assessing patients’
records at these facilities. The number of HIV infected individual was highest at 2012 followed by 2014
and 2013, 47, 37 and 30 respectively in Selam Higher Clinic while, the highest number of HIV infected
was 31, followed by 29 and 19 in the year of 2013, 2014 and 2012, respectively at Fitsum Medium Clinic.
On the other hand, the highest number of HIV infected was 38, followed by 33 and 15 in the year 2013,
2014 and 2012 at Muluneh Higher Clinic and the number of HIV infected at Hikma Medium Clinic was 7
in 2013 followed at 2012 and 2014 at Hikma Medium Clinic. Generally, distribution of HIV infected
individuals at these clinics slightly decreased across the year even if the number of the voluntary
counseling tests increased in these clinics. Majority of the people that live with HIV virus were in their
productive age (15-49 years) among both male and female.