How common is HIV in Hong Kong?

The number of HIV reports in 2019 was 565, 9.5% decrease compared to the 624 cases in 2018. People infected with HIV progress to AIDS when they suffer from clinical complications of severe immunodeficiency due to HIV.

WHAT population has the highest HIV?

Despite the significant impact, new infections in the region have declined by 38% since 2010. Almost all of the region’s nations have generalized HIV epidemics – that is, their national HIV prevalence is greater than 1%. South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV in the world (7.5 million).

Which country has the highest HIV infection rate?

Among all countries worldwide those in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest rates of HIV. The countries with the highest rates of HIV include Eswatini, Lesotho, and Botswana. In 2020, Eswatini had the highest prevalence of HIV with a rate of almost 27 percent.

Can you work in Hong Kong if you are HIV positive?

There are no restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS.

What is the HIV/AIDS situation in Hong Kong?

Reviewing the latest HIV/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) situation in Hong Kong, a spokesman for the DH today (August 31) said, “Sexual transmission remained the major mode of HIV transmission. Members of the public should use condoms consistently and properly so as to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV.”

How many new cases of HIV were reported in 2019?

A total of 137 additional cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection were reported to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) in the second quarter of 2019, bringing the cumulative total of reported HIV infections to 9 998 since 1984.

Where can I find previous HIV/AIDS Quarterly statistics?

Previous HIV/AIDS quarterly statistics can be searched from Hong Kong STD/AIDS Update – A Quarterly surveillance report published in English by the Special Preventive Programme and the Social Hygiene Service of the Department of Health.