Last year, there were over 22,000 new HIV infections in the MENA region. There has been an alarming surge in HIV infections, with new cases rising by 116% since 2010 – the highest increase globally.
Restrictive civic space, a lack of political leadership and fluctuating funds are halting progress. Marginalised communities, including gay men and other men who have sex with men and people who use drugs, have limited access to essential services and face many legal and policy barriers in their daily lives. They face high levels of discrimination in society and healthcare settings, which creates barriers to them accessing services.
Our new HIV prevention & Accountability report provides an analysis of the HIV prevention response, outlining the progress and gaps in five countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia.
The report warns that HIV infections could increase, escalating into a generalised regional epidemic, if this problem is not urgently addressed.
New HIV Infections are on the rise
New HIV infections are increasing in the Middle East and North Africa, while average global rates are decreasing.
KEY POPULATIONS BEAR THE
BRUNT OF NEW HIV INFECTIONS
The rise in new infections is hitting marginalised communities the hardest.
FINANCING TARGETS ARE OFF TRACK
Low and fluctuating funding for the region disrupts prevention services and undermines an effective HIV response.
2025 Report
2025 HIV Prevention and
Accountability report
The findings in our report inform a set of key recommendations aimed at addressing these urgent challenges and strengthening the response in the MENA region.
READ THE REPORT
Previous reports
2023 Reports
2020 Reports
2019 Reports