Forty years of AIDS prevention and treatment in China：A systemic leap from a deadly disease to a manageable chronic condition
10.3760/cma.j.cn112866-20250904-00192
- VernacularTitle:中国艾滋病防治40年：从致命疾病到可管理慢性病的体系性跨越
- Author:
Fei ZHAO
1
;
Defu YUAN
;
Hao WU
;
Tong ZHANG
;
Bin SU
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学附属北京佑安医院 感染性疾病临床研究中心 中心实验室 中法艾滋病研究联合实验室，北京 100069
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS;
Antiretroviral therapy;
Life expectancy;
Chronic disease
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology
2025;39(5):539-542
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Over the past four decades，China’s response to HIV/AIDS has undergone a profound transformation—from an initial state of nearly absence to a comprehensive，robust，and highly coordinated system. The implementation of the “Four Frees and One Care” policy，the widespread adoption of antiretroviral therapy，and the integration of the “test-and-treat” strategy have collectively shifted HIV/AIDS from a fatal condition to a manageable chronic disease，significantly improving both the quality of life and life expectancy of affected individuals. This article systematically reviews three critical stages in the development of HIV/AIDS prevention and control in China，with particular emphasis on the positive impact of medical advances. It further summarizes key progress in testing capacity，drug accessibility，and service delivery，while highlighting the challenges and directions that lie ahead. This review aims to provide scientific evidence to support the ultimate goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
