New hiv infections reduced through global fund intervention unaids the eagle online

According to the article "New HIV infections reduced through Global Fund intervention - UNAIDS" published in The Eagle Online, here are the key points:

New HIV infections decline: The number of new HIV infections has declined by 47% since 2000, according to a report by UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS).

Global Fund intervention: The decline is attributed to the efforts of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which has invested over $15 billion in HIV programs in 120 countries since its inception in 2002.

Scale-up of treatment: The Global Fund's support has enabled countries to scale up HIV treatment, resulting in a 22-fold increase in the number of people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) between 2000 and 2019.

Prevention efforts: The Global Fund has also supported prevention efforts, including condom distribution, harm reduction programs, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs.

Progress towards 90-90-90 targets: The decline in new HIV infections has contributed to progress towards the 90-90-90 targets, which aim to have 90% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 90% of those diagnosed receiving ART, and 90% of those on ART achieving viral suppression by 2020.

Remaining challenges: Despite the progress, there are still significant challenges to overcome, including the need for continued investment in HIV programs, addressing the epidemic among key populations, and addressing the growing threat of HIV drug resistance.

Overall, the article highlights the importance of continued investment in HIV programs and the need for sustained efforts to address the epidemic.