New infections are rising among certain key and vulnerable populations

Key and vulnerable populations need better access to treatment and tools to protect themselves. Every week, more than 4,000 adolescent girls and young women become newly infected. Only half of children with HIV receive a timely diagnosis and are on

Nearly 6 million people with HIV are unaware of their status

Fear of stigma and discrimination and challenges accessing testing remain key factors behind low testing rates in many communities.

People need access to effective, affordable tests, treatments and prevention tools

New HIV treatments can take up to 10 years to reach people in low- and middle-income countries. Game-changing health products are often too expensive for people who need them most.

People with HIV are at higher risk of coinfections

Coinfections like tuberculosis, cryptococcal meningitis and hepatitis C are prevalent in people with advanced HIV disease and can cause severe illness or death. TB is the main cause of death among people living with HIV. Women with HIV are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer.