HIV prevalence continues to decline in Belarus. During the first 9 months of 2026, 710 cases of HIV infection were recorded in Israel - this is 15.4% less than in the corresponding period last year (844 cases). The rate was 7.8 cases per 100 thousand population. A total of 38,113 cases have been recorded in Belarus since 1987; Today 26,123 people are living with HIV. Most often, the virus was detected in Minsk (168 cases), less frequently in the Grodna region (55). Most cases are people aged 30-54 years (72.3%). In 89% of cases, infection occurred through sexual contact.