Cambodia has achieved the globally recognised 95-95-95 HIV treatment targets and remains on course to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, Health Minister Chheang Ra announced during a meeting in Phnom Penh. The milestone marks a significant step in the country's long-running efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and strengthen public health outcomes.

The 95-95-95 targets indicate that 95 per cent of people living with HIV know their status, 95 per cent of those diagnosed are receiving life-saving antiretroviral therapy, and 95 per cent of those on treatment have achieved viral suppression. These benchmarks are considered critical indicators in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.

Chheang Ra disclosed the achievement during talks with Patricia Ongpin, country director of UNAIDS for Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. He described the accomplishment as evidence of the effectiveness of Cambodia's National AIDS Programme and said it demonstrates the country's progress toward ending AIDS as a public health threat within the decade.

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The minister said Cambodia would continue integrating HIV prevention, testing and treatment services into the national healthcare system. Authorities also plan to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), self-testing services and sustainable funding mechanisms to ensure long-term support for HIV and AIDS programmes across the country.

Patricia Ongpin congratulated Cambodia on reaching the milestone and said UNAIDS would begin preparations to formally validate and recognise the country's achievement in accordance with international standards. The recognition would further highlight Cambodia's progress in addressing HIV and AIDS through sustained public health interventions and community outreach programmes.

According to a 2025 Ministry of Health report, Cambodia is home to approximately 76,000 people living with HIV/AIDS. The report recorded nearly 700 AIDS-related deaths and around 1,200 new HIV infections last year. While significant challenges remain, health officials believe continued investment in prevention, treatment and awareness programmes will help the country maintain its progress toward achieving the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

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