Understanding HIV estimates - New reported HIV cases versus estimated new infections

The number of persons who are infected with HIV and not yet tested (i.e. are not even aware themselves that they have HIV) is impossible to know precisely. This number is estimated using statistical models and methods with data from a variety of sources.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:57 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:57 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published 2019-01-11 00:00:00
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title_fr Comprendre les estimations sur le VIH - Le nombre de nouveaux cas de VIH déclarés versus le nombre estimé de nouvelles infections
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