Older Africans Overlooked in Care and Research

For decades, public health efforts across sub-Saharan Africa have focused on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment campaigns targeting children and women of reproductive age, while older populations are often neglected. Currently, there is a concerning increase in HIV rates among older Africans, highlighting the urgent need to include them in care strategies and research initiatives. Countries like Kenya and South Africa are providing valuable research insights on this issue. The success of antiretroviral therapy in extending the lives of HIV-positive individuals has led to a growing number of older people living with the virus in Africa.