In 2010, young people aged 15–24 accounted for 42 percent of new HIV infections in people aged 15 and older1. Among young people living with HIV, nearly 80 percent (4 million) live in sub-Saharan Africa2. Despite these startling statistics, youth – including adolescents and young adults – are a critical yet often underserved and neglected age cohort for HIV and AIDS efforts globally. Reaching people with HIV prevention services when they are young – and before they have established practices that increase their risk of HIV infection – is an essential step. Another crucial step is earlier diagnosis and provision of care and treatment of HIV cases in young people, which reduce their risk of passing the virus on to others. This website outlines the practical commitment of USAID to working with the global health community to achieve an AIDS-free generation.

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