ESCAP SNAPSHOTS
Snapshot No. S/05/2001
19 April 2001

A series of interesting facts emerging from UN ESCAP's 57th Commission Session Bangkok, April 19--25th

HIV/AIDS Figures Growing

Bangkok, United Nations Information Services (UNIS) -- “Africa has been the most affected region, with the highest HIV prevalence rates.  In Asia, while HIV prevalence rates are still relatively low, the huge population of Asia means that even low rates will translate into massive numbers of infections.  In India, where only seven adults in a thousand are infected, there are already 3.7 million people living with HIV / AIDS, more than any country in the world, except South Africa. Thailand was the first Asian country to take comprehensive action to address the HIV / AIDS/ epidemic.”

ESCAP
57th Commission session