Viet Nam Country Review 2011
December 31, 2011

Viet Nam Country Review 2011

By the end of the 1990s, the HIV epidemic in Vietnam had reached the concentrated stage with prevalence above the 5% threshold among key affected populations – mainly people who inject drugs (IDUs).

The first case of HIV infection was reported in 1990 in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). By 1992, only 11 cases had been reported. However, by the end of the 1990s, the HIV epidemic in Vietnam had reached the concentrated stage with prevalence above the 5% threshold among key affected populations – mainly people who inject drugs (IDUs).

Organizations:

HIV and AIDS Data Hub for Asia Pacific

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