HIV/AIDS
📉 Uganda has reduced AIDS deaths by 64 percent in 14 years
The number of annual AIDS deaths in Uganda has decreased from 56,000 in 2010 to 20,000 in 2024. New HIV infections have fallen from 96,000 to 37,000 during the same period. 96 percent of those receiving antiretroviral treatment have the virus under control.
💵 HIV medicine price drops from $28,000 to $40
The lower cost applies to 120 low- and middle-income countries and takes effect in 2027.
💯 New drug shows one hundred percent protection against HIV infection
A clinical trial showed that the drug lenacapavir protected 100 percent of women and girls against HIV infection. The drug only needs to be injected twice a year to provide full protection. New results suggest that an annual injection may be sufficient for long-lasting protection.
⚕️ Sharp decline in HIV and AIDS in India
AIDS-related deaths in India decreased by 79 percent between 2010 and 2023. New HIV infections decreased by 44 percent during the same period, exceeding the global reduction of 39 percent.
🥇 PEPFAR Has Saved 25 Million Lives in Global HIV Fight
PEPFAR’s efforts have led to significant decreases in HIV prevalence, especially in Africa.
📉 HIV in Pregnant South Africans Drops to 20-Year Low
HIV among pregnant South Africans has decreased to 27.5% in 2022, the lowest since 2002.