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Africa Overview | North Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa

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HIV/AIDS in Africa -- 2007
Adults and children living with HIV	22.5 million
Adult and child deaths from AIDS	1.6 million
Adults and children newly infected with HIV	1.7 million

Statistics from UNAIDS. For full report, click here. (PDF)

Africa Overview

Epidemiological Fact Sheets by Country (2008)
Each fact sheet provides the most recent country-specific data on HIV/AIDS and STI prevalence and incidence, a short assessment of the country's epidemiological situation, and information on knowledge and behaviors that can spur or stem the transmission of HIV.
From UNAIDS, UNICEF and World Health Organization
Tuberculosis Cases and Deaths Linked to HIV at Alarming Levels in Africa (July 15, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
15 Million AIDS Orphans Worldwide, 12 Million in Sub-Saharan Africa, Report Says (July 14, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Prevalence Lower Among African Muslims Than Other Africans, Study Finds (May 17, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WHO Accused of Huge HIV Blunder (December 3, 2003)
Allegations that the World Health Organization has severely underestimated the number of HIV infections in Africa caused by dirty needles.
In New Scientist
United Nations Scheduled to Host Six-Day HIV/AIDS Workshop for African Government Officials (September 8, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Impact of the HIV Epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa on the Pattern of HIV in the UK (August 12, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Significant Association Found Between Oral Contraceptive Use and HIV Acquisition (July 14, 2003)
In The 2nd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment, from The Body PRO
60 Million Africans Have Been Touched by AIDS, Says UNAIDS Executive Director (July 10, 2003)
From UNAIDS
Africa: HIV Risk From Dirty Needles Higher Than Previously Thought, WHO Admits (June 10, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Rate May Be Declining in Africa (May 12, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Africa's Hunger Crisis Could Persist for Generations, Aid Groups Warn (April 9, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Report Rejects African AIDS Data (March 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base Maps: Africa (July 2002)
From U.S. Bureau of the Census
Africa: Age of Partner Raises Female Risk of AIDS -- Study (May 31, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Causing Tuberculosis Cases to Double in Africa (April 23, 2001)
From UNAIDS
UN Says Up to Half the Teenagers in Africa Will Die of AIDS (July 7, 2000)
In British Medical Journal
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base Africa and Southeast Asia (Background and Links) (June 2000)
From U.S. Census Bureau
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base Summary Maps of Africa and Southeast Asia (June 2000)
From U.S. Census Bureau
AIDS Devastates Health Sector in Africa (May 7, 2000)
From UNAIDS

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