The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said the African region has witnessed a significant reduction in the number of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.
The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, in a message to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD), said the number of new HIV infections is higher outside of sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 2023.
Ms Moeti said Africa is the leading region globally in advancements towards the achievements of the 95-95-95 UNAIDS HIV testing, treatment, and viral suppression targets, aimed at closing gaps in treatment coverage and outcomes.
