 Claiming that there is a 24 per cent global decline in new HIV infections among children, UNICEF today said that more positive pregnant women should receive anti-retroviral treatment to decrease the risk of the diseases getting transmitted to their babies.



<p>	In India, the agency said, "Over 14,000 children got infected in 2011, with a 13 per cent decline from 2009."</p>
<p>	Applauding the global commitment against HIV, it said, "The world has seen a 24 per cent reduction in new HIV infections in children

Over 14,000 kids in India got infected by HIV in 2011: UNICEF

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