Today is World AIDS Day

This day is essential to remind ourselves that HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a reality.

There are 5 new HIV infections every minute in the World.
 Globally, 5 people are becoming infected by HIV for every 2 people accessing treatment.


60% of infected people do NOT know their HIV status.
 Women now make up for 50% of those living with HIV.

Without intervention, the risk of HIV transmission from mother-to-child is 15-30%.
 With appropriate testing and treatment, this risk can be reduced to < 2%.

Over 1,000 children are infected by HIV every day in the World.
 Global access to interventions to prevent HIV infections in infant is a Worldwide priority.