CONAVIHSIDA reports decline in HIV cases in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The National Council for HIV and AIDS (CONAVIHSIDA) announced that an estimated 87,000 people are currently living with HIV in the Dominican Republic. Of this number, 79,810 have been diagnosed, 56,503 are receiving antiretroviral treatment, and 49,517 have achieved a suppressed or undetectable viral load.

The institution emphasized that individuals with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus, underscoring the importance of protecting their fundamental rights, including access to work, healthcare, and education without discrimination.

According to national data, the country achieved a 13% reduction in new HIV infections and a 59% drop in AIDS-related deaths by 2024. CONAVIHSIDA highlighted that these improvements reflect the success of national prevention, treatment, and awareness policies implemented as part of the ongoing HIV response strategy.