The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 21.3 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are now on antiretroviral treatment, significantly improving life expectancy in the region.
Botswana and Namibia have been lauded for curbing mother-to-child HIV transmission, meeting the criteria for the “Path to Elimination of HIV.”
Ahead of World AIDS Day 2024, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, highlighted a decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, with infections outside sub-Saharan Africa surpassing the region for the first time in 2023.
Dr. Moeti emphasized the importance of protecting human rights in the fight against HIV, noting Africa’s progress towards the 95-95-95 UNAIDS targets.
Despite limited resources, seven African countries have already met these goals. WHO urged further investments to ensure equitable access to treatment and prevention tools like PrEP and the dipivefrine vaginal ring.
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