UNAIDS: 25% of New HIV Cases in Haiti Involve Youth Aged 15-24

A significant increase in HIV/AIDS infections among young people aged 15 to 24 has been observed in Haiti, according to UNAIDS Country Director Christian Mouala, speaking on Panel Magik on Monday, December 2, 2024.

"Twenty-five percent of new HIV/AIDS infections are in the 15-to-24 age group," said Mouala during an interview on Magik 9's morning program. He attributed this rise among young people to various factors, including generational attitudes and misconceptions.

"There is a widespread perception, particularly among this age group, that HIV/AIDS is no longer a concern. These young people did not experience the era when the disease was feared. This has led to a trivialization of the illness and a lack of emphas

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