Africa Health Knowledge Management Portal

Informing Health Decisions and Actions

HIV/AIDS

Africa has 11% of the world’s population & 60% of people with HIV/AIDS.

The African Region has 11% of the world’s population, but an estimated 60% of people with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for adults in the Region. The number of HIV-positive people on antiretroviral treatment increased eight-fold betwe