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There are known travel restrictions related to HIV/AIDS. This means that, if you travel to the DRC, you will not be asked for a medical certificate or proof of your HIV status.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=52 CONGO (KINSHASA) - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | There are known travel restrictions related to HIV/AIDS. This means that, if you travel to the DRC, you will not be asked for a medical certificate or proof of your HIV status.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=52 CONGO (KINSHASA) - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
Generally speaking, the DRC has a lower rate of HIV infection than many other African countries, and the country has made progress in reducing the infection rate. In 2018, it was estimated that about 45,000 people, which is less than 1% of the adult population, in the DRC were living with HIV. Between 2010-20, the HIV infection rate dropped from about 31,000/year (in 2010) to 19,000/year (in 2020). Furthermore, there was a 60% drop in the number of AIDS-related deaths, going from about 34,000 deaths/year (in 2010 to about 13,000 deaths/year (2020). In 2018, it was estimated that about 62% of people with HIV in the DRC knew their status, and about 57% of HIV people were on treatment. However, it is important to understand that women are especially at risk for HIV infection in the DRC. The HIV infection rates among young women (ages 15-24) are about 4 times those of young men.<ref name=undaids_drc>[https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/democraticrepublicofthecongo UNAIDS: Democratic Republic of the Congo]</ref> | |||
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