The 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) is taking place this week in Rwanda, a country of just over 14 million people that has become a continental leader in HIV control, even as sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear over 60% of the global HIV burden.
Rwanda is one of only seven African countries to have achieved the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. Of the estimated 230,000 people living with HIV, 96% know their status, 98% of those are on treatment, and 98% are virally suppressed. Nearly 99% of HIV-positive pregnant women are receiving antiretroviral therapy, supporting the country’s efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. In 2024, it recorded 3200 new HIV acquisitions.
Rwanda’s achievement is especially notable given its history. Just over three decades ago, the country’s health system collapsed following the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
“We have been building from scratch through leadership, partnerships, community-led approaches, and cross-sector innovation,” said Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Health. “Together, we met the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets ahead of schedule and continue to harness cutting-edge science to deliver more targeted, integrated interventions.”
Read the full news story at aidsmap.
All aidsmap reports from IAS 2025 can be accessed here.
Source : aidsmap
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