Brunei: HIV cases rise and Ministry of Health commits

01 December 2024_ Brunei Darussalam has seen an increase in HIV cases, with 492 infections documented from 1986 to December 2023. The Ministry of Health has stressed the importance of public awareness and reducing stigma associated with HIV, noting that 96% of cases are in men between the ages of 20 and 34. On World AIDS Day, the Ministry has committed to ensuring quality services for people at risk and living with HIV, without discrimination. World AIDS Day is celebrated every December 1 to raise awareness. The source of this news is rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn. Brunei's Ministry of Health is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to HIV testing and treatment.