Julio Monanter : UNAIDS announces HIV infections , AIDS deaths down from peak . Because of that , there were millions of new -- preventable -- HIV infections , with widespread morbidity and mortality and massive economic and social costs . Montaner : The number of new cases in the United States has fallen to a record low and is now at its lowest level since 2001. Global Fund to fight AIDS has deep shortfalls , he writes , is cutting new programs . Wealthy nations must renew pledges , he says , or many more will die , become infected .
Julio Monanter : UNAIDS announces HIV infections , AIDS deaths down from peak . Montaner : The number of new cases in the United States has fallen to a record low and is now at its lowest level since 2001. Global Fund to fight AIDS has deep shortfalls , he writes , is cutting new programs . Wealthy nations must renew pledges , he says , or many more will die , become infected .