The fight so far against these deadly diseases

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2000
2000

2007

The WHO recommends distribution of long-lasting, insecticide-treated mosquito nets.

2009

A new not-for-profit treatment designed specifically for infants and children is launched.

2019

New cases

238 million

Deaths

736,000

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, World Health Organization, HIV.gov, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Notes: Ebola cases and deaths for 2018 and 2019 are logged against 2018. Data as of 25 August 2021.