HIV epidemic “escalating” in Middle East and North Africa
A report has been published warning of an “escalating HIV epidemic” in the Middle East and North Africa, according to Middle East Eye on April 2nd.
Frontline AIDS has analysed HIV prevention and response strategies in its Prevention and Accountability Report for the Middle East and North Africa.
They have found that across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia, cases have risen by 116 percent since 2010, compared to a 39 percent decrease in new infections globally over the same period.
Middle East Eye
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