161 new HIV cases in half a year: what is the situation in the Mykolaiv region?

In the Mykolaiv region, based on the results of the first half of 2026, 161 new case of HIV infection was registered. This was reported on 22 July 2026 by the Mykolaiv Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Also during this period 52 cases of AIDS — the final and most severe stage of HIV infection — were recorded in the region. 22 people died from diseases caused by AIDS. Compared with the same period in 2025, the number of new HIV infection cases decreased — from 185 to 161. The number of newly registered AIDS cases also became smaller — from 57 to 52. At the same time, the number of deaths from diseases caused by AIDS has practically not changed: 22 cases in 2026 versus 21 cases in 2025.

The most common route of HIV transmission remains sexual. Over the six months of this year 139 people were infected this way, while last year — 170. The parenteral route of transmission, that is through blood, was registered in 21 cases compared to 14 in 2025. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV was recorded in 1 case, whereas last year there were 2 such cases. Among newly registered cases of HIV infection — 104 men and 57 women. For comparison, in the same period last year 105 men and 81 women were registered.

Medics note that despite the positive trend toward a decrease in the number of new cases, the problem of HIV infection remains relevant. HIV can remain asymptomatic for a long time, so the only way to know your HIV status is to get tested.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reminds that reducing the risk of infection is helped by using condoms, avoiding sharing syringes and other instruments that come into contact with blood, regular HIV testing, as well as timely consultation with a doctor and the start of antiretroviral therapy if the diagnosis is confirmed.

Experts emphasize: knowing your HIV status, a responsible attitude to health, and modern prevention methods help reduce the risk of infection and preserve quality of life.

Previously we wrote:

• Almost every day – a new case: Mykolaiv region published statistics on HIV/AIDS
• HIV in Mykolaiv region: 23 new cases in a month, 10 AIDS diagnoses and 5 deaths
• In Mykolaiv region since the beginning of 2026, 9 infants were born with HIV
• Mykolaiv region is still in the top for tuberculosis: the region ranks sixth in Ukraine
• In Korabelnyi, 13 new tuberculosis patients were added over the year, six of them from other regions