On World AIDS Day, here is the list of 6 most affected countries of the world
NO. 6
Zimbabwe
AIDS Rate: 11.6%
Zimbabwe ranks sixth globally in AIDS prevalence, with around 1.3 million people contending with the disease.
5. Namibia
AIDS Rate: 11.8%
Namibia houses about 237,000 with HIV/AIDS, ranking among countries with one of the highest AIDS rates.
4. Botswana
AIDS Rate: 18.3%
AIDS is a significant health issue in Botswana, with an estimated 18.3% prevalence of HIV.
3. South Africa
AIDS Rate: 18.6%
South Africa hosts around 7.5 million people with HIV/AIDS, ranking among the world's highest-prevalence countries.
2. Lesotho
AIDS Rate: 20.9%
Lesotho's AIDS rate is among the world's highest, impacting around 21% of those aged 15-49 in population.
1. Eswatini
AIDS Rate: 27.9%
About 28% of Eswatini's 15-49 age group faces HIV/AIDS, bringing considerable challenges to individuals and the nation.