» Key objectives of World AIDS Day 2020
» HIV/AIDS situation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2019
» Campaign material
Despite progress over the years and the actions taken by countries, there are still numerous challenges that need to be addressed within the HIV response. Additionally, this year, HIV services were further challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a shortage of supplies, a depletion of resources and the disruption of service delivery. This disruption uncovered the fragility of HIV programmes and their lack of flexibility in adapting to emergencies, as well as the vulnerability of marginalized PLHIV during the lockdown.
This year, the World AIDS Day campaign will advocate for more resilient HIV health services. It will focus on reflecting the experiences of people living with and affected by HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic and conveying their needs and perspectives regarding services continuity.
Advocate for building integrated and resilient HIV health services;
Advocate for continuity of services for people living with and affected by HIV during emergencies, highlighting the crucial role of the community.
HIV prevalence
New HIV infections per 1000 uninfected
Estimated people were living with HIV
People became newly infected with HIV
AIDS-related deaths
Estimated PLHIV receiving ART
