The HIV epidemic in this region continues to grow, particularly in Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. 85% of people living with HIV in the region live in Russia and Ukraine. Russia also accounts for eight out of ten new HIV infections
HIV prevalence is also reportedly high among sex workers in Eastern Europe (10.9%).6 Though these estimates are based mainly on data from Ukraine, a study from Chisinau, Moldova, found that 11.6% of sex workers were living with HIV - See more at: http://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/eastern-europe-central-asia#sthash.Am5Wr9I9.dpuf