Frequently asked question: How many people are currently living with an HIV infection worldwide?

Despite all efforts, the number of people with HIV increased enormously for years. In 2005, over 40 million people had an HIV infection, of which 2.3 million were under the age of 15. Since then, even more has been invested in prevention, research and new drugs, as a result of which the number of new infections has not increased and has even fallen in certain areas.

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