5 days ago · There are 25.6 million people living with HIV in the African region. East and Southern Africa – 20.8 million; West and Central Africa – 4.8 million; In 2022, about 380,000 people died …

HIV remains a major public health issue that affects millions of people in the WHO African Region. Over the last few years progress towards HIV goals has stalled, resources have shrunk, and …

Aug 27, 2024 · South Africa’s multi-pronged efforts have led to a 53% reduction in its TB incidence rate since 2015, while treatment coverage has increased from 58% to 77% since …

Nov 30, 2023 · Mbabane – Eswatini has made great strides in its response to HIV. New HIV infections have fallen steadily over the years, from 14 000 in 2010 to 4800 in 2020, and are …

Dec 7, 2021 · Africa has made significant progress against HIV over the past decade, reducing new infections by 43% and nearly halving AIDS-related deaths. However, the continent is …

Sep 12, 2023 · Over the years the HIV incidence has dropped from 14,000 in 2010, to 7000 in 2016 to 4,800 in 2021, and is projected to further decline to 4,300 in 2023. This data shows …

5 days ago · In the absence of any intervention, mother-to-child transmission rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) range from 15% to 45%. This rate can be reduced to below 5% …

Jul 28, 2021 · The WHO African Region is the most affected region, with 25.7 million people living with HIV in 2018. The African Region also accounts for almost two thirds of the global total of …

A World Health Organization (WHO)-driven collaboration with West and Central African countries achieved a 30% reduction in new HIV infections in the six years to 2021, saving 80 000 lives …

Jul 11, 2024 · Moving from a two-test to a three HIV testing strategy is essential to ensure an accurate HIV diagnosis in the face of declining HIV prevalence in countries. The Three Test …