HIV epidemic reaches epidemic level in 27 Russian regions, raising concerns for Kazakhstan

An HIV epidemic has reached epidemic levels in 27 Russian regions, with over 1% of pregnant women infected. In Kazakhstan, 36,767 people were registered with HIV status as of early 2025. Experts explain that an epidemic means the virus is spreading among the general population, not just risk groups. Over 3% of Russian men aged 40-50 are infected.

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