AIDS BY THE NUMBERS

The pace of progress in reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to treatment and ending AIDS-related deaths is slowing down. See the latest data on HIV.

1.7
MILLION
people were newly infected with HIV in 2018
37.9
MILLION
people were living with HIV
770
THOUSAND
people died of AIDS-related illnesses
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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank

 

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UNAIDS is guided by a Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) comprising representatives of 22 governments from all geographic regions, the UNAIDS Cosponsors and five representatives of nongovernmental organizations, including associations of people living with HIV.

 

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9 January 2020
UNAIDS Executive Director urges Uganda to do more domestically
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26 December 2019
Treating HIV-positive children with speed and skill
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18 December 2019
Health kiosks expanding HIV services in Zimbabwe
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18 December 2019
Communities are making the difference in the HIV response
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17 December 2019
Young people and men less likely to know their HIV status
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13 December 2019
UNAIDS Executive Director outlines her vision to the UNAIDS Board
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