Aumentan casos y muertes por VIH en Nicaragua
En 2024, Nicaragua reportó la cifra más alta de casos del último quinquenio. Los datos oficiales también reflejan un aumento en las muertes y un mayor número de personas que dependen del tratamiento antirretroviral.
Aumentan casos y muertes por VIH en Nicaragua In 2024, Nicaragua recorded its highest HIV figures in five years, accompanied by an increase in reported deaths and a larger number of individuals requiring antiretroviral treatment. While the number of deaths has risen compared to 2023, it is lower than in 2020, with a total of 788 deaths attributed to HIV in the last five years. The availability of PrEP, a preventive measure, has been expanded, but official, consolidated data on HIV cases remains elusive due to government secrecy.
- Nicaragua reported its highest HIV figures in the last five-year period in 2024.
- Deaths associated with HIV increased from 126 in 2023 to 130 in 2024.
- The number of people receiving antiretroviral treatment increased to 7,518 in 2024.
- Nicaragua has adopted pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.
- PrEP distribution began in September 2023 and includes regular health monitoring.
- Official consolidated figures on HIV cases are not publicly available.
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