World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia

HIV/AIDS

Facts and figures

 

HIV/AIDS in the South-East Asia Region

There are an estimated 3.5 million people living with HIV in South-East Asia Region; of these, 37% are women. Five countries account for majority of the burden, namely India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand.

 

Estimated HIV burden in South-East Asia Region, 2009

 

In 2009, there were an estimated 220 000 new infections and 230 000 people died of AIDS related illness. Overall, there is a decline in the number of new HIV infection in the region particularly in India, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand.

 

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*      Country Situation

*      Global Situation [PDF 579 KB]

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