Officials in Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, believe they have identified the first child in their country born with HIV, Minivan News reports. The 2-year-old child tested positive for the virus earlier this year. Advocates are citing this case as a sign that HIV prevention efforts in the country need to increase. Between 1991 and 2011, a total of 183 HIV cases were reported in Maldives, with 15 among Maldivians and 168 among expatriate workers.

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