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120,000 children

were newly infected with HIV.

50% of HIV-positive infants die

without timely treatment.

 

150,000 new infections

in adolescents (15-19 years), 66% of which were among girls.

~2.42 million children

aged 0-19 are living with HIV.

75,000 children (<15)

died from AIDS-related, equating to roughly 200 deaths daily.

Only 55%

of children living with HIV receive antiretroviral therapy, leaving ~620,000 untreated.

HIV positive children

are six times more likely to die

than adults without early diagnosis.

88% of children living with HIV,

83% of new infections, and 84% of AIDS-related deaths are in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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HPV Vaccination Uptake and Acceptability of HPV/HIV Integrated Services Models for Adolescent Girls in Mozambique and Zimbabwe

Published June 2026

This study found that integrating HPV vaccination into HIV prevention and treatment services in Mozambique and Zimbabwe significantly increased vaccine uptake among girls at heightened risk of HPV and cervical cancer, while achieving high caregiver acceptance and satisfaction with the integrated care model.

Topics:

Adolescents,

HIV

Countries:

Mozambique,

Zimbabwe

Journal Articles

Clinical Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Improving Access to Cryptococcal Meningitis Diagnostics and Treatment in Malawi

Published May 2026

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Topics:

HIV

Countries:

Malawi

Journal Articles

Retention in HIV care before and after implementation of a case management program in Malawi

Published April 2026

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Topics:

HIV

Countries:

Malawi