Cambodia among top nations which effectively cut HIV/AIDS rate

A senior health official has confirmed that Cambodia is currently among the seven countries in the world that have effectively reduced the prevalence rate of HIV / AIDS. According to the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Cambodia which was one among the seven countries with the highest HIV prevalence rate in Asia in 2003 – has managed to bring down its rate from 11% to 6% in 2021.

Sea Huong, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, said that the health ministry has launched a series of strategies to improve the quality of life, and reduce mortality rate of people living with HIV and people who are at risk of HIV infection in the Kingdom.

“The next three-year budget plan under the Global Fund to invest in HIV/AIDS in the health sector focuses on prevention of HIV cases, mother-to-child transmission, and mental health services for people living with HIV/AIDs,” he added.

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