Trends in HIV/AIDS incidence from 1990 to 2021 The age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) of HIV/AIDS varies significantly worldwide. In 2021, Lesotho had the highest ASIR (818.4 per 100,000 people), followed by Mozambique and Equatorial Guinea (Fig. 1A, Table S1). In terms of absolute numbers, South Africa had the highest number of cases in 2021 (233,500 (95% … Read more
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of parental youth communication on HIV/AIDS-related issues and the associated factors among secondary school youths in the Bolosso Sore district, South Ethiopia. In general, about four out of ten (39%) youths exhibited poor communication. A significant number of adolescents had poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS; for example, about half … Read more
The Silent Struggle: Protecting HIV Treatment Access for South African Children The weight of a decade-long secret lifted for Mary, a 36-year-old mother in Soweto, Johannesburg, when she finally disclosed a critical truth to her daughter, Lita. Lita,now 12,has lived with HIV since birth. This revelation,while daunting,marked a turning point in their journey navigating life … Read more
Johannesburg, South Africa – Last year, Mary* finally had the conversation she had been dreading for more than a decade. Mary has lived with HIV since 2008. But the 36-year-old has also carried the burden of another secret: Lita*, her daughter, was born with HIV. Speaking from her four-room home in the bustling township of … Read more
Apr 9 2025 In the face of ongoing funding disruptions to US foreign assistance programmes, a group of international experts calls for urgent action to ensure the continuation of life-saving interventions and support for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The new Health Policy analysis, published in The Lancet, estimates that 1 … Read more
Sierra Leone – March 2025 – In a concerted effort to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (Triple Elimination), Sierra Leone strengthened its healthcare workforce through targeted training of frontline health workers in Makeni and Bo. Held from March 10th to 14th, 2025, the training equipped healthcare providers with the knowledge and … Read more
In the bustling Indonesian city of Balikpapan, a surge in HIV/AIDS cases is raising serious concerns, coinciding with rapid development and growing population influxes. Authorities are grappling with the alarming increase, attributed to a confluence of factors. According to Dr. Rina Sari, Head of the Balikpapan City Health Office (DKK), the sheer volume of people … Read more
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Archyde Positive Trends in HIV/AIDS Cases in West Java Table of Contents 1. Positive Trends in HIV/AIDS Cases in West Java 2. Promising Decline in HIV Cases 3. Expanded Access to HIV Testing and Treatment in West Java 4. HIV/AIDS Cases Decline in West Java 5. Fighting HIV/AIDS: A United Front in West Java 6. … Read more