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AIDS Epidemic Update

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Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, World Health Organization
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2009
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Summary

The AIDS epidemic appears to have stabilized in most regions, although prevalence continues to increase in Eastern Europe and Central Asian and in other parts of Asia due to a high rate of new HIV infections. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most heavily affected region, accounting for 71% of all new HIV infections in 2008. The report is divided into separate chapters that summarize epidemiological trends in individual regions. While regional differences remain, several themes are discernible: AIDS continues to be a major global health priority; there is geographic variation between and within countries and regions; the epidemic is evolving; there is evidence of successes in HIV prevention; improved access to treatment is having an impact; and there is increased evidence of risk among key populations.

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UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatement care and support. UNAIDS fulfils its mission by uniting the efforts of the United Nations system, mobilizing political, technical, scientific and financial resources and holding ourselves and others accountable for results and supporting inclusive country leadership for sustainable responses that are integral to and integrated with national health and development efforts. http://www.unaids.org/en/
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. www.who.int

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