Despite significant progress in the healthcare domain since 1990, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), remains a major global public health problem. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the burden of patients by disrupting essential HIV services. Countries with fragile healthcare systems face difficulties for HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care services. The slowdown of healthcare services puts the vulnerable population at risk for HIV and HIV-related deaths. There is a great risk of contracting COVID-19 for people with low CD4 cells or those with high viral load.
Additional precautions should be employed for such a population. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination should be taken to ensure no further complications. The World AIDS Day is observed on the 1st of December every year. It is a day to spread the…
