HIV infection rates in Russia dropped 27.1% over a decade, aided by expanded testing.

Recent reports show a 27.1% drop in HIV infection rates in Russia over the past decade, with significant improvements in preventing mother-to-child transmission. The success is largely due to expanded testing programs, with 49 million blood samples tested in 2023, a 74.8% increase from 2014. These efforts have helped ensure that over 99% of children born to HIV-positive mothers do not contract the virus.

December 01, 2024
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