A new UNAIDS report reveals that, for the first time, most new HIV infections occurred outside sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa has made significant progress, with infections dropping 56% since 2010, compared to a 39% global decrease. According to the report, this reality shows the prevention achievements in sub-Saharan Africa and the lack of comparable progress elsewhere. It noted that 39.9 million people globally live with HIV, with 1.3 million new infections and 630,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2023. Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa are regions most affected by the rising cases.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 23, 2024 19:01 UTC