DR takes big steps to reduce HIV/AIDS
Data published by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) reveals that new HIV cases in the country have decreased compared to previous years. The report also shows a decrease in deaths from AIDS, a slight increase in those currently living with HIV, and an increase in people who have coverage while receiving treatment for the virus.
During 2018, UNAIDS in its reports on the Dominican Republic, highlights that the number of new infections (all ages) fell from an estimated 2,800 people to 2,700 compared to 2017.
With respect to Dominicans currently living with HIV (all ages), the number of people increased over the previous year, by an estimated 69,000 to 70,000.
Deaths annually have maintained a steady decline in statistics since 2004, when the point was at its highest, with an estimated 5,900 people, decreasing progressively to 1,200 in 2018.
A total of 38,952 individuals, including children and adults are receiving treatment. These numbers place the Dominican Republic as one of the countries of Latin America with greater “progress” in the continent.
Source: DR1, Listindiario
July 25, 2019
Category: DR News |