HIVille

HIVille is a fictional town used in public health education and epidemiology simulations. Set in a coastal country called Veridia, it is depicted as a medium-sized urban center with a surrounding rural belt.

HIVille covers roughly 60 square kilometers and has a population of about 34,000 people.

The municipal government operates under a mayor-council system, and the city maintains a public health department that coordinates HIV prevention, testing, and care services.

Historically, HIVille grew as a port town in the 19th century and later developed a comprehensive HIV outreach program in the 1980s that shaped subsequent public health policies.

The health system offers universal access through a central hospital and several clinics, with on-site antiretroviral therapy, PrEP availability, harm-reduction services, and community health workers.

Demographic diversity includes urban and rural residents, with Veridian and minority language communities; education is supported by a regional university campus and vocational schools.

The economy combines fishing, logistics at the harbor, health services, and small-scale industry.

Notable features include the HIV Ville Health Outreach Center and a public health research partnership with Veridia University.

In educational contexts, HIVille is cited as an example of integrated service delivery, community engagement, and stigma-reduction initiatives in public health.