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Source2.6 millionIn 2009, 2.6 million people were newly infected with HIV.

Source3.2 millionPEPFAR has directly supported life-saving antiretroviral treatment for over 3.2 million men, women, and children worldwide.

Source19%Worldwide, new HIV infections have declined by 19% since 1999.

Source$48 billionPEPFAR was reauthorized on July 30, 2008 and authorized $48 billion through fiscal year 2013.

Source41%In 2009, young people aged 15–24 accounted for 41% of new HIV infections in people aged 15 and older.

Source$15 billionLaunched in 2003 by President George W. Bush, PEPFAR pledged $15 billion over 5 years to combat global HIV/AIDS.

Source33.3 millionWorldwide there are approximately 33.3 million people living with HIV.