Today in Honduras, the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to be a growing threat to human life. Since the epidemic began, Honduras has been particularly hard-hit and the country continues to have the highest number of HIV/AIDS cases in Central America. Honduras accounts for over 60% of Central America’s HIV/AIDS cases but only 17% of the region’s population.
Statistics on this on-going health battle:
23,111
New cases have been reported since the Honduran HIV/AIDS epidemic began. Source: Secretary of Health, March 2006
63,000
Hondurans estimated to be currently living with the HIV/AIDS disease (approximately 1.5% of the population). Source: WHO/UNAIDS 2006
4,000
Children in Honduras are estimated to be HIV positive. Source: WHO/UNAID 2006
700
Children in Honduras are estimated to be currently in need of centers in which to live and receive HIV/AIDS treatment services.
3,766
Hondurans infected with HIV/AIDS currently receiving antiretroviral therapy. Source: Foro Nacional de SIDA, July 2006
5,000
Hondurans are estimated to be infected with HIV/AIDS awaiting antiretroviral therapy. Source: Agua Buena, September 2006
