Infectious diseases — Table I
Officially | Officially | TB – new and relapse cases | Estimated | Officially |
| Since the beginning of 2022, 1,345 cases of hepatitis C infection have been recorded in Ukraine. In the first half of 2022, 4,423 people in Ukraine began treatment for viral hepatitis. Due to the war, the risk of infection with hepatitis B and C viruses is increasing.1 | As of July 1, 2024, there were 1,587 registered cases of AIDS (3.9 per 100,000 population), which is 5.1% lower than the AIDS incidence rate for the first six months of 2023.2 | In 2023, the number of newly registered tuberculosis (TB) cases in Ukraine, including relapses, was 19,851, or 48.4 per 100,000 population, a 7.3% increase compared to the 2022 figure (18,510, or 45.1 per 100,000 population). 3 | During the current period of 2024, 5,513 cases of HIV infection have been detected and officially registered (13.4 per 100,000 population).4 | As of July 1, 2024, 156,529 people living with HIV were under medical supervision in healthcare facilities, representing a rate of 381.8 per 100,000 population.5 |
HIV situation
As of 2024, Ukraine remains one of the countries with the highest prevalence of HIV infection in Europe. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Health and international organizations, approximately 260,000 people in Ukraine are living with HIV, with a significant portion lacking regular access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). The situation has been exacerbated by the war, which has led to the destruction of medical infrastructure, internal displacement of people, and difficulties in accessing healthcare services in conflict zones.
The main challenges include ensuring an uninterrupted supply of medication for people living with HIV, conducting diagnostics and treatment, and addressing the stigma and discrimination these individuals face in society. An essential component of the response to the epidemic is preventive programs for high-risk groups, such as people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and sex workers.
