25 years on from the first World AIDS Day , much progress has been made in fight against AIDS . Although treatment programs have grown massively -- they now reach nearly 10 million people around the world -- too many people are still being left behind . Erin Hohlfelder says 16 African countries have passed the `` beginning of end of AIDS '' tipping point . `` Treatment now works better , and costs less , allowing people with AIDS to live long , productive lives '' even if they are not cured.
25 years on from the first World AIDS Day , much progress has been made in fight against AIDS . Erin Hohlfelder says 16 African countries have passed the `` beginning of end of AIDS '' tipping point . `` Treatment now works better , and costs less , allowing people with AIDS to live long , productive lives '' even if they are not cured.