The global 90/90/90 HIV projection for the year 2020 is facing a shortfall. Part of the contributing factors includes missing HIV data for the adolescent populace. Such statistics would account for their HIV status, data of those on ARV care, and the subsequent report on suppressed viral load as a result of medical care. The only group with none decreasing HIV and AIDS-related deaths is between 10 years and 19 years. While the planning focuses on the future, researchers continue to overlook the young population- the majority in the projected future. An ensuing fight against HIV requires research organizations to conduct adolescent data accurately, intentionally, and regularly.
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