Ongea na WHO:
South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV globally, with an estimated 7.6 million, and a national HIV prevalence rate of 17.8% among adults, according to the WHO.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the HIV situation in South Africa based on WHO data:
Key Statistics:
- People Living with HIV: South Africa has the highest absolute number of people living with HIV in the world, with an estimated 7.6 million people.
- HIV Prevalence: The national HIV prevalence rate among adults (15-49 years) is 17.8%.
- New HIV Infections: There were an estimated 160,000 new HIV infections in 2023.
- AIDS-Related Deaths: South Africa also experiences a significant number of AIDS-related deaths, with an estimated 45,000 in 2023.
- People on Antiretroviral Treatment: 5.7 million people in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment