Urgent Action Needed to End AIDS in Children by 2030

Despite significant progress, critical gaps remain in efforts to end AIDS in children, calling for an urgent scale-up of HIV services.

Progress Made in HIV Prevention Among Children

New report highlights a 38% decline in new HIV infections among children since 2015 and a 43% reduction in AIDS-related deaths.

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Achievements in Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy

Countries like Uganda, Tanzania, and South Africa are nearing 100% coverage of lifelong antiretroviral therapy for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Winnie Byanyima's Call to Action

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"We can ensure all babies are born HIV-free and all children living with HIV receive treatment. Services must be ramped up immediately"

UNAIDS Executive Director

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on HIV Services

"Accelerating HIV services for children and adolescents is a moral obligation and a political choice"

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Ongoing Challenges in HIV Prevention

Despite progress, 120,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2023, with high vertical transmission rates in Western and Central Africa.

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Innovations and Investments in HIV Programs

Global Fund supports national HIV programs by procuring pediatric treatment regimens and investing in laboratory systems for rapid testing.

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Disparities in Treatment Access

Only 57% of children with HIV receive life-saving treatment compared to 77% of adults. Efforts are needed to close this treatment gap.

Gender Inequalities and HIV Vulnerability

Gender inequalities and human rights violations increase women's vulnerability to HIV, affecting their ability to access essential services.

Global Commitment to Ending AIDS in Children

Launched in 2022, the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children includes 12 countries and aims to reinvigorate the pediatric HIV agenda.