HIV/AIDS epidemic update

HIV/AIDS epidemic update

AIDS was first recognised in the USA in the early 1980’s. In 1984 scientists identified HIV as the cause of AIDS. Since then, the global HIV/AIDS epidemic has become one of the greatest threats to human health. Although progress has been made in treating and preventing HIV infection, there are still an estimated 23,000 people in the Netherlands and over 33 million people worldwide living with HIV.

 
 

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Stichting HIV Monitoring

SHM, the Dutch HIV monitoring foundation, makes an important and necessary contribution to healthcare for HIV-infected people living in the Netherlands. Through the collection and maintenance of anonymous data from HIV-patients throughout the country, our work contributes significantly to the knowledge of HIV and enables treating physicians to assess and improve patient care. Our yearly monitoring report provides valuable input for the development of HIV care and prevention policies within the Netherlands and the EU.