HIV is the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. In 2013, 54% of pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries did not receive an HIV test, a key step to accessing HIV prevention, treatment and care. Without treatment, about one third of children living with HIV die by their first birthday and half die by their second. For children, the health benefits of HIV treatment are magnified. Beginning antiretroviral therapy before the twelfth week of life reduces HIV-related mortality in children living with HIV by 75%.
