Global HIV and TB

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Two Epidemics. One Mission.
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Global HIV and TB Response

HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are the world’s two most deadly infectious diseases. Additionally, these two epidemics are tragically interconnected, as TB is the leading cause of death for those living with HIV.

CDC’s Division of Global HIV & TB, through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, is tackling these two epidemics to produce the greatest impact. Our experts are working on the front lines in more than 45 countries and regions around the globe, focused on a single mission: to fight these diseases and, ultimately, bring an end to the dual epidemics of HIV and TB worldwide.

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Our Results

Worldwide, HIV and TB are a deadly combination.
CDC and partners are making a powerful impact
against these two diseases.

*Other USG agencies may have also contributed

**As of Sept 30, 2021

***FY2021 | ****Cumulative through Sept 30, 2021

Sources: U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

14.3 Million
Men have received voluntary medical circumcision procedures****

1.5 Million
People who received a positive HIV test result***

11.8 Million
Men, women and children who have received life-saving HIV treatment**

9.5 Million
HIV-Positive Persons
Screened in Care for TB***

481,000
Women who were treated to help reduce
risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission***

Tuberculosis is the worlds Top Infection Disease Killer claiming nearly 2 million lives a year

CDC’s Contributions

Antiretroviral Treatment for Men, Women, and Children

Antiretroviral Treatment for Men, Women, and Children**

PEPFAR: 18.9 Million

CDC: 11.8 Million

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions (VMMC)

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions (VMMC)****

PEPFAR: 27.7 Million

CDC: 14.3 Million

People Who Received a Positive HIV Test Result

People Who Received a
Positive HIV Test Result***

PEPFAR: 2.5 Million

CDC: 1.5 Million

HIV-Positive Persons Screened in Care for TB

HIV-Positive Persons Screened in Care for TB***

PEPFAR: 15.5 Million

CDC: 9.5 Million

Antiretroviral Treatment to Prevent Mother-to-child Transmission

Antiretroviral Treatment to Prevent Mother-to-child Transmission***

PEPFAR: 756,000

CDC: 481,000

Sources: U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

*Other USG agencies may have also contributed to some of these achievements **As of Sept 30, 2021 ***FY2021 ****Cumulative through Sept 30, 2021

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