HIV and let die: Over half a million infected in Thailand outbreak

Ghana recorded 15,290 new HIV infections, 12,614 AIDS-related deaths in 2024 - National HIV Estimates

Ghana is facing a significant challenge in its fight against HIV, with new data revealing a concerning trend and highlighting areas where efforts must be intensified. The latest National and Sub-National HIV and AIDS Estimates and Projections for 2024 paint a sobering picture, underscoring the urgent need for a more robust national response. Last year, Ghana recorded 15,290 new HIV infections, with a distressing 12,614 AIDS-related deaths. A par…

Thailand Urges Action as HIV Cases Exceed 500,000

Picture courtesy of WebMD Thailand faces a renewed HIV crisis, with health officials highlighting that over half a million residents are living with the virus, and more than 13,000 new infections have been reported this year alone. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) revealed on 1st July that 547,556 Thais have tested positive for HIV, with 13,357 cases recorded in 2025. Key issues include failure to practise safe sex and a lack of a…

HIV and let die: Over half a million infected in Thailand outbreak

HIV and let die: Over half a million infected in Thailand outbreakLegacyThailand’s HIV crisis is back in the spotlight after health chiefs revealed more than half a million people in the kingdom are living with the virus and over 13,000 new infections were recorded this year alone. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed on July 1 that a staggering 547,556 people in Thailand have tested positive for HIV to date, with 13,357 new cases r…