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Cambodia's Efforts in Combating HIV/AIDS Praised by UNAIDS

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Cambodia is making significant strides in combating HIV/AIDS, with the country ranked 11th out of 196 globally in its efforts, as per a senior government official. Ieng Mouly, Chair of the National Aids Authority (NAA), highlighted Cambodia's progress while addressing the 54th UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting in Geneva. Mouly pointed out that in 2022, Cambodia scored 86-99-98 on the '95-95-95' goals set by the UN, indicating a 95% rate of testing, treatment, and viral suppression. Although the number of new infections and deaths remains relatively high, Cambodia's commitment to tackling the issue earns it recognition as one of the top countries worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cambodia ranks 11th out of 196 countries globally for its efforts in combating HIV/AIDS, according to a senior government official.
  • In 2022, Cambodia achieved a score of 86-99-98 on the '95-95-95' goals set by the UN, indicating a 95% rate of testing, treatment, and viral suppression.
  • The country aims to reduce new infections to less than one per day (around 200 per year) and deaths to less than 200 per year through its National Policy to End AIDS.
  • The sustainability of the AIDS response in Cambodia is built on three pillars: ownership or leadership, multidisciplinary partnership, and investment of resources at all levels.
  • Cambodia has secured a seat at the UNAIDS PCB through the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
  • The country has about 76,000 people living with AIDS, with 65,000 receiving medical treatment free of charge.
  • An estimated 12,000 people have not sought medical treatment due to unawareness of their infection status.
  • Cambodia has a dedicated participation at the 54th UNAIDS PCB meeting through the Women4GlobalFund (W4GF) network, promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.

Statistics:

  • Cambodia ranks 11th out of 196 countries globally for its efforts in combating HIV/AIDS.
  • In 2022, Cambodia scored 86-99-98 on the '95-95-95' goals set by the UN, indicating a 95% rate of testing, treatment, and viral suppression.
  • About four people are infected by HIV every day or 1,200 new people suffer from HIV/AIDS every year in Cambodia.
  • There are approximately 76,000 people living with AIDS in Cambodia, with 65,000 receiving medical treatment free of charge.
  • An estimated 12,000 people have not sought medical treatment due to unawareness of their infection status.

Sources:

  • "Ieng Mouly, Chair of the National Aids Authority (NAA), quoted in the article"
  • "54th UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting in Geneva, Switzerland"
  • "National Aids Authority (NAA) report"

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