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South Africa faces the highest HIV rates, with over 8 million affected

louis Buyisiwe

Dec 8, 2024

South Africa faces the highest HIV rates, with over 8 million affected. SANAC urges consistent treatment to stop the virus's spread and ensure better health.

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) members discuss increase AIDS infections

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) says South Africa has the highest number of HIV infections because many people are not getting tested or taking their medication.

According to the council, over eight million South Africans are living with HIV.

At the Men’s Parliament gathering held in Parow Municipality Chambers on Friday, SANAC’s national chairperson, Mabhalane Mfundisi, stressed the importance of HIV-positive individuals taking their medication consistently.

He explained: "But if you don't take treatment, you are like that bottle that is not closed and then you create more problems because we talk about you equals you. Undetectable is equal to untransmittable. So, though you are HIV positive, but because you are taking treatment, you get to a point where you are not transmitting it to others."