New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress are at risk

Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementGlobally, new HIV infections and deaths from the disease are at the lowest levels in 30 years, the report says. According to UNAIDS, since 2010, the estimated number of new HIV infections fell by 42 per cent globally while deaths decreased by 57 per cent. The changing face of HIVJody Jollimore, an executive director for the Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE), agrees that more can be done. The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates 70,900 people are living with HIV in Canada. Its program helps people get tested and connected to HIV treatment, but Jordan says that work has been affected by provincial funding cuts to harm reduction initiatives.