Why is HIV treatment important? Antiretroviral therapy (ART) enables people with HIV infection to live a long, healthy and productive life. Effective treatment reduces viral load and is important in preventing onward transmission of HIV.

Why is HIV testing so important? Low rates of testing mean that many people who may need HIV treatment (antiretroviral therapy, ART) are not receiving it because they have not been diagnosed. Early diagnosis enables people with HIV to start treatment at a more appropriate time, which ...

Why is HIV prevention important in Europe? The number of people who are newly infected with HIV each year continues to be unacceptably high. Despite the existence of proven prevention interventions, more than 136 000 people were newly infected with HIV in Europe in 2013. Rates of ...

What are the concerns about HIV data? Good data are essential for effective public health planning and action. Lack of critical HIV data weakens the ability of countries across the region to plan, implement and monitor their responses to the epidemic. Three strategic areas are particularly ...