2023-07-19 14:49:34
The United Nations (UN) says AIDS might be over by 2030 if countries demonstrate political will to invest in prevention and treatment. and adopt non-discriminatory laws
InfoQuest news agency The United Nations (UN) said on July 13 that AIDS might be ended by 2030 if countries demonstrate political will to invest in prevention and treatment. and adopt non-discriminatory laws
The United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates that by 2022, there will be approximately 39 million people living with HIV worldwide. if not treated
“We can find a solution. If we follow the leaders of different countries that forged a strong political will in putting the people first and invest in effective HIV prevention and treatment programs,” UNAIDS said in a July 13 report.
UNAIDS says effective HIV response also means adopting non-discriminatory laws. as well as promoting community networks and other initiatives by people living with HIV. Or AIDS patients in many countries face stigma from society. discrimination and violence
In addition, UNAIDS added, “We are seeing clear progress in countries and regions that have the greatest amount of financial investment, such as East Africa. and Southern Africa The number of new HIV infections has decreased by 57% since 2010.”
However, the number of new infections has increased significantly in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
According to UNAIDS, “The main reason behind the increase in infections is the lack of HIV prevention services for both marginalized and mainstream populations. Plus the obstacles caused by legal penalties. and social discrimination”
However, last year There are 1.3 million new HIV infections and 630,000 deaths from AIDS.
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