An estimated 1.7 million children aged 0-14 were living with HIV at the end of 2018, and 160 000 children were newly infected. An estimated 100 000 children died of AIDS-related illnesses. To reduce HIV-related mortality and morbidity among this highly vulnerable population, early testing and treatment is essential. Without access to testing and treatment, 50% of children with HIV will die by the age of 2, and 80% will not live to their fifth birthday.

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