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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
=== | In Nepal, it is estimated that 0.2% of the population is infected with HIV, as of 2015.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/nepal UNAIDS - Nepal, HIV & AIDS Estimates]</ref> According to a 2015 UN Report, the majority of new HIV infections (85%) are sexually-transmitted.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/country/documents/NPL_narrative_report_2015.pdf Country Progress Report - NEPAL]</ref> The key affected populations include injection drug users, sex workers, transgender people and migrant laborers. However, it is important to remember that HIV impacts all people from all walks of life, and one should always use protection. For a detailed report on HIV in Nepal, click [http://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/country/documents/NPL_narrative_report_2015.pdf here]. | ||
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* [http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/nepal UNAIDS Nepal]: Contact person - Rubel del Prado, UNAIDS Country Director. Email: DELPRADOR@UNAIDS.ORG | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== |
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