The stark decline has been attributed to the steady progress in fighting the condition across most of eastern and southern Africa. Accessibility to antiretroviral medicine has reduced the new HIV infections among children by 41%. The report states that there has been a concerning rise in new infections in eastern Europe and central Asia by 29 %. Key Population & Lack Of Resource A Big WorryThe report mentioned that the key population and their sexual partners account for 54% of new HIV infections worldwide. People living with HIV are called Key Population in all epidemic contexts.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2019 09:45 UTC