"Security conditions certainly influence the spread of HIV, which has a...

"Security conditions certainly influence the spread of HIV, which has a negative impact on all sectors and levels of society. It destabilizes the economy and contributes to the instability of societies. The HIV epidemic, exacerbated by conditions of violence and instability, increases the risk of exposure to the disease as a result of mass movements of people, widespread uncertainty, reduced access to medical care, and conflict-related sexual violence committed by members of armed groups. Populations fleeing conflict areas, displaced persons or refugees in camp settings are more likely to be vulnerable."