World Bank: HIV/AIDS in South Asia

Analysis, Data, and Resources on HIV/AIDS in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Highlights on HIV/AIDS - Portal on HIV/AIDS in South Asia: Collection of World Bank resources on HIV/AIDS in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives. - AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding Comprehensive review undertaken to provide a basis for rigorous, evidence-based HIV policy and programming in South Asia.		Data and Analysis on HIV/AIDS - Afghanistan - Bangladesh - India - Nepal - Pakistan - Sri Lanka

Topics on HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS in Agriculture and Rural Development - HIV/AIDS in Education - HIV/AIDS in Finance and Private Sector - HIV/AIDS in Social Development - HIV/AIDS in Transport and Infrastructure		HIV/AIDS Research - Corporate Responses to HIV/AIDS: Case Studies from India - An Opportunity to Address the HIV/AIDS Epidemic - HIV/AIDS Harm Reduction (PDF)

Commentary on HIV/AIDS - Commentary on the State of HIV/AIDS in South Asia - Commentary on Revised HIV/AIDS Estimate in South Asia - Living with HIV - Striving for Dignity - Voices on HIV/AIDS in India		Results in HIV/AIDS and Health: - Maintaining Low HIV and AIDS Prevalence in Sri Lanka - Support to Curb the Spread of HIV and AIDS in India - Millions Gain Access to Healthcare in Rural Afghanistan

South Asia • Afghanistan • Bangladesh • India • Nepal • Pakistan • Sri Lanka

- Approximately 2 - 3.5 million people in South Asia are living with HIV and AIDS.
- In India alone more than 1.75 - 3.15 million people are estimated to be living with HIV and AIDS.
- In countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, HIV prevalence is low among the general population but significantly higher among those who engage in high-risk behaviors, such as injecting drugs with contaminated needles and engaging in the selling and buying of sex.