14,000 infected by AIDS daily [Archives:2006/910/Local News]

SANA'A Jan. 4 – Results of a survey by the Youth of Yemen Union revealed that Yemeni youth are disappointed about “the tarrying of involved authorities in carrying out its responsibilities to define and raise awareness of AIDS risks.”

79.44 percent of survey participants confirmed that involved authorities have negative attitudes in this matter, whereas 18.89 percent of participants believed that authorities' role was positive. However, both sides demanded authorities handle this issue more effectively.

Most recent statistics estimate that internationally, 14,000 are infected by AIDS daily and 12,000 of these are between ages 15-49. In 2005, 67,000 were newly infected by HIV in the Middle East and North Africa region. Total AIDS deaths increased from 55,000 in 2003 to 58,000 in 2005, according to UNAIDS. Additionally, the region's total AIDS deaths increased almost six-fold since the early 1990s.

Yemen recorded 1,769 AIDS cases up to December 2005, discovering 20 cases by chance. WHO assessments expect this number to reach 11,227.
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