UN warns of rise in HIV infections
A UN report says HIV infections are increasing among certain populations
Tuesday March 16 2010
A United Nations report has warned that new HIV infections are increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes.
Michel Sidibe, the head of UNAids, told journalists at an event hosted by the United Nations Foundation that in China and Africa about 33% of new HIV infections involved homosexual activities, a significant increase.
But he blamed the rises on countries with repressive laws against homosexuality.
Mr Sidibe said drug users are also getting the HIV virus which causes Aids in high numbers.
Of 16 million people worldwide who are injecting drugs, almost three million are HIV positive, and among them fewer than 4% have access to treatment.
