AKP Phnom Penh, June 12, 2026 --

Cambodia has become the first country in Asia and the Pacific to achieve the global 95-95-95 HIV targets, marking a major milestone in its efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

The achievement was jointly announced by the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), coinciding with 30 years of UNAIDS support to Cambodia’s national HIV response.

The 95-95-95 targets aim for 95 percent of people living with HIV to know their status, 95 percent of those diagnosed to receive antiretroviral treatment, and 95 percent of people on treatment to achieve viral suppression.

Cambodia previously became one of only seven countries worldwide to reach the 90-90-90 targets in 2017, three years ahead of schedule.

According to UNAIDS, Cambodia’s success has been driven by strong political commitment, sustained national leadership, long-term partnerships, and community engagement. The country has expanded access to HIV testing and treatment, introduced multi-month dispensing of antiretroviral medicines, strengthened integration between HIV and broader health services, and expanded prevention options including long-acting PrEP and HIV self-testing.

Community-led approaches have also played a central role through peer counselling, testing, treatment support, and prevention services targeting populations most affected by HIV. Social protection measures and free access to healthcare have further strengthened the national response.

Despite the achievement, Cambodia continues to face challenges. An estimated 958 new HIV infections were recorded in 2025, with 84 percent occurring among key populations and their partners. The national goal is to reduce annual new infections to fewer than 250 cases by 2030.

The government is therefore advancing efforts to ensure long-term sustainability through stronger domestic financing, deeper integration into primary healthcare and universal health coverage, and continued involvement of communities and people living with HIV in decision-making and service delivery.

Senior Minister and Chair of the National AIDS Authority H.E. Ieng Mouly described the achievement as a source of national pride while stressing the importance of protecting progress through greater national ownership and increased domestic investment.

Minister of Health H.E. Prof. Chheang Ra said Cambodia remains committed to strengthening and expanding HIV services through innovation and community-focused approaches to ensure prevention, testing and treatment remain accessible, dignified and free from discrimination.

Senior Minister and Chair of the National AIDS Authority H.E. Ieng Mouly

By C. Nika