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World AIDS Day 2024: Southeast Asia represents 10 per cent of HIV global burden, says WHO


Published on 2024-11-30 22:33:01 - Phil Bruner, N@N
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  • Every year, World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic spread by the HIV infection around the world

The article from Mid-day.com discusses the World Health Organization's (WHO) report on World AIDS Day 2024, highlighting that Southeast Asia accounts for 10% of the global HIV burden. The WHO emphasizes the need for intensified efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in the region, where despite progress, challenges persist due to stigma, discrimination, and inadequate access to treatment and prevention services. The report calls for increased investment in HIV programs, better access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and enhanced prevention strategies, particularly targeting key populations such as men who have sex with men, sex workers, transgender people, and people who inject drugs. It also underscores the importance of community engagement and the empowerment of affected communities to reduce new infections and improve the quality of life for those living with HIV.

Read the Full Mid Day Article at:
[ https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/world-aids-day-2024-southeast-asia-represents-10-percent-of-hiv-global-burden-says-who-23439059 ]