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2.27m Children, Adolescents Living with HIV Globally

Ayodeji Ake An estimated 2.27 million children and adolescents aged 0–19 lived with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) worldwide in 2025, with significant gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and viral…

  • Approximately 2.27 million children and adolescents globally lived with HIV in 2025.
  • 240,000 new HIV infections and 61,000 AIDS-related deaths occurred among children in 2025.
  • Only 47% of HIV-positive children achieved viral suppression compared to 79% of adults.

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