What is the rate of HIV in Dominican Republic?

The estimated adult (aged 15-49) HIV prevalence rate in the Dominican Republic is 0.8%, according to the 2017 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update.

*This translates to an estimated 53,000 people living with HIV in the country.*

Since 2010, new HIV infections have declined by 56%.

The rate of new infections is highest among men who have sex with men (MSM), at 16.5%, followed by people who inject drugs (PWID), at 8.7%.

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