The African Region accounts for a disproportionately high burden of the HIV epidemic compared to the rest of the world. In 2023, an estimated 25.9 million people were living with HIV in the Region, of which 90% knew their status, 82% were receiving treatment and 76% had suppressed viral load. Additionally, because of improved life expectancy among adults living with HIV, coupled with increased time on antiretroviral therapy (ART), there has been an increase in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and mental health conditions among people living with HIV.
