World AIDS Day 2023: ‘Let Communities Lead’ Fight Against HIV/AIDS
On World AIDS Day 2023, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 22 people in the Maldives are receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, with 40 infections recorded as of 2022 and 15 deaths. HIV was first detected in the Maldives in 1991, and treatment has been available since 2004. The theme 'Let Communities Lead' encourages community initiative in AIDS treatment. Various organizations, including HPA, Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, and others, are conducting activities.
On World AIDS Day 2023, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 22 people in the Maldives are receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, with 40 infections recorded as of 2022 and 15 deaths. HIV was first detected in the Maldives in 1991, and treatment has been available since 2004. The theme 'Let Communities Lead' encourages community initiative in AIDS treatment. Various organizations, including HPA, Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, and others, are conducting activities.
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On World AIDS Day 2023, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 22 people in the Maldives are receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, with 40 infections recorded as of 2022 and 15 deaths. HIV was first detected in the Maldives in 1991, and treatment has been available since 2004. The theme 'Let Communities Lead' encourages community initiative in AIDS treatment. Various organizations, including HPA, Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, and others, are conducting activities.
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