10 facts on HIV/AIDS
December 2011
WHO
HIV/AIDS remains one of the world's most significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Thanks to recent advances in access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV-positive people now live longer and healthier lives. At the end of 2010, 6.65 million people in low- and middle-income countries received ART. However, over 7 million people in need of ART still have no access to treatment.
WHO works with Member States to help them scale-up and deliver comprehensive services in order to mitigate the spread of the disease and lessen its effects.
This fact file provides current data on the disease, and ways to prevent and treat it.
Related links
Events
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World Blood Donor Day
14 June 2012 -
Rio+20 – United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
20–22 June 2012 -
The XIXth International AIDS Conference
22–27 July 2012
Corporate resources
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The world health report
Report on global public health and key statistics -
World health statistics report
WHO's annual compilation of data from its Member States -
International travel and health
Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements -
International Health Regulations (IHR)
Global rules to enhance national, regional and global public health security