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Vital signs : Progress toward eliminating HIV as a global public health threat through scale-up of antiretroviral therapy and health system strengthening supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief — worldwide, 2004–2022
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March 14, 2023
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Description:What is already known about this topic?: The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) began providing HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) worldwide in 2004. Through viral load suppression, effective ART improves health outcomes and prevents transmission.
What is added by this report?: By 2022, approximately 20 million persons with HIV infection in 54 countries received PEPFAR-supported ART (62% CDC-supported); this number represents an increase of 300-fold from 66,6550 in 2004. During 2015–2022, viral load suppression rates increased from 80% to 95% among those who received testing.
What are the implications for public health practice?: To eliminate HIV as a global public health threat, achievements must be sustained and expanded to reach all subpopulations. PEPFAR remains committed to tackling HIV while strengthening public health systems and global health security.
Suggested citation for this article: Chun HM, Dirlikov E, Cox MH, et al. Vital Signs: Progress Toward Eliminating HIV as a Global Public Health Threat Through Scale-Up of Antiretroviral Therapy and Health System Strengthening Supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief — Worldwide, 2004–2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 14 March 2023. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7212e1.
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