SAARC Epidemiological Response on HIV/AIDS 2015

The global HIV epidemic has emerged as formidable challenges to public health, development and human rights. The SAARC Member States have varied epidemiological patterns of HIV infection and AIDS. In reviewing the current epidemiology of HIV and AIDS within the SAARC region, the diversity needs to be fully addressed and defined. Despite of these diversities, Member States are committed to take necessary actions and contain HIV and AIDS epidemic.

SAARC Epidemiological Response on HIV and AIDS – 2015 incorporates updated information on HIV/AIDS as of December 2014. This is the 13th report incorporates, as of December 2014, updated information and brief analysis on the HIV/AIDS situation in global, regional and SAARC Member States.

This report scrutinizes the HIV epidemic and a more detailed description of its epidemiology in the SAARC region. In addition, this report also includes the situation of HIV/AIDS in the region and the HIV/AIDS Control Program of member states of the region.