he National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that HIV prevalence in Libya remains low, estimating the rate among the general population at just 0.1% to 0.3%.

In a statement issued to clarify conflicting reports circulating on social media about a widespread outbreak, the NCDC reported that by the end of 2024, the total number of confirmed HIV cases reached approximately 8,271, including 369 new cases that year.

The center noted that in recent years, sexual transmission has become the most common mode of infection, overtaking drug use and blood transfusion, which were previously the primary sources of transmission.