00:06We have reduced new infections and have achieved sustained declines in AIDS-related deaths,
00:13but important gaps still remain. Disparities persist across countries and among groups,
00:20and people at higher risk, and individuals are still being left behind.
00:49This space where we will explore opportunities to strengthen country ownerships
00:55optimize resource allocation and embrace innovation for greater efficiency and impact,
01:02and advance locally driven solutions that will sustain and accelerate our progress towards ending AIDS in the region.
01:16AIDS-related deaths have declined substantially, new infections have decreased,
01:23and access to treatment has expanded across the region.
01:27Many Caribbean countries have also achieved an important milestone
01:31through validation of the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
01:44Right here in the Caribbean, coming out of those same 2024 data,
01:48we understand that we had 15,000 new infections across the Caribbean.
01:56It means that our work is far from over.
01:59We have 4,800 AIDS-related deaths.
02:04And while we have made significant progress in terms of our treatment cascade,
02:10we know that there are significant challenges in a number of countries.
02:18New HIV infections have declined by 21%, and age-related deaths fell by 62%.
02:25Today, an estimated 340,000 people are living with HIV in the region.
02:34But, of course, challenges remain.
02:37Our young people aged 15 to 24 account for one quarter of new infections,
02:43underscoring the need, of course, for youth-friendly prevention services.
02:51With only 36% of children living with HIV on treatment,
02:58and less than one-third achieving viral suppression.
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