about 9.3 million of 39.9 million people living with HIV around the world do not have access to treatment.
In the report of the United UN program for HIV/AIDS (Unaids), published on the eve of World AIDS day, under the name “AIDS Day 2024” it is noted that the goal is to “put the end of AIDS as a threat to public health by 2030” remains an achievable .
The report was released under the motto “Follow the correct way to put the end of AIDS.” It emphasizes that achieving this goal is possible only when protecting the rights of people living with HIV or at risk.
The report also reports an increase in the number of HIV cases in a number of countries and gives anxious statistics: “In 2023, 570 women aged 15 to 24 years of HIV every day in Eastern and South Africa, the probability of infection in women of this the age group is three times higher than that of men. “
In addition, Unaids indicated that stigmatization and fear of conviction in marginalized communities continue to prevent access to the necessary medical care. The report emphasizes that reducing prices for drugs with a long effect and their mass production can significantly change the course of the disease.
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Bianda said that despite significant progress in the fight against HIV, human rights violations continue to interfere with the achievement of the goal of eradicating AIDS. “To ensure the protection of the health of everyone, it is necessary to protect the rights of everyone,” she added.