The average prevalence of HIV on the African continent is 3.38 percent, but in the Russian Federation, on the eve of the Russia-Africa summit, HIV was detected in more than 3 percent of men aged 40-49 years, as reported by Rospotrabendzor Mead. Thus, Russia and Africa not only demonstrate a common approach to geopolitical issues, but also suffer almost equally. Meanwhile, in countries on the black continent such as South Africa, Aswatini (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho and Mozambique, the prevalence of HIV reaches 20 percent and even exceeds it. Therefore, friendship and cooperation with Africa must be accompanied by the mandatory use of protective equipment and be built taking into account not only the state interests of Russia, but also health and sanitary indicators.

The average prevalence of HIV on the African continent is 3.38 percent, but in the Russian Federation, on the eve of the Russia-Africa summit, HIV was detected in more than 3 percent of men aged 40-49 years, as reported by Rospotrabendzor Mead. Thus, Russia and Africa not only demonstrate a common approach to geopolitical issues, but also suffer almost equally. Meanwhile, in countries on the black continent such as South Africa, Aswatini (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho and Mozambique, the prevalence of HIV reaches 20 percent and even exceeds it. Therefore, friendship and cooperation with Africa must be accompanied by the mandatory use of protective equipment and be built taking into account not only the state interests of Russia, but also health and sanitary indicators.