In Moldova, World HIV/AIDS Day is marked by the national communication campaign “Unite for Results – Strengthening Partnerships in HIV Prevention and Control”, which highlights more than three decades of collaboration with the UN system and joint actions in HIV prevention and control.
Globally, HIV remains a major public health problem. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 40.8 million people will be living with HIV in 2024, of whom 1.3 million will be newly diagnosed. About 630,000 people have died from HIV-related causes.
In Moldova, 880 new cases of HIV infection were registered in 2024, which is 28.86 cases per 100,000 population. At the same time, 298 people were registered as having advanced stage of the disease (AIDS). In about 77% of cases, AIDS is diagnosed simultaneously with HIV infection, which indicates late detection of positive persons.
HIV prevention, testing, treatment and support measures are used to address HIV infection, including provision of safe injection equipment, substitution therapy, condoms, voluntary counseling and testing for HIV and other infections, and referral to antiretroviral therapy. Prevention and treatment programs for STIs, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis are also provided.
Prevention programs are implemented at the national level for key populations, covering the entire country. In 2024, about 29,700 people from high-risk groups benefited from these services. Care services for people living with HIV, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis are also available. These services are provided according to national protocols harmonized with the latest WHO and UNAIDS recommendations.
