www.mediafax.ro/externe/o-noua-criza-loveste-rusia

Russia faces a widespread HIV epidemic affecting 27 regions, with the virus spreading beyond vulnerable groups to the general population. Experts warn that the situation may worsen due to healthcare system issues and insufficient funding for prevention and treatment programs. Over 1.23 million people are diagnosed with HIV in Russia, with significant cases reported among pregnant women. Annual deaths from HIV range between 30,000 and 34,000, and healthcare-associated infections are a growing concern. The reduction in international funding for HIV prevention programs exacerbates the crisis, with projections indicating that the number of people living with HIV could reach 1.47 million by 2030 without additional measures.