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Canada has committed to the 95-95-95 targets to end the HIV epidemic, but achieving this goal requires a focus on proven strategies—like U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). When people living with HIV are on effective treatment and achieve an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit HIV to their sexual partners. U=U is not just about stopping transmission; it also reduces stigma, promotes testing, and ensures people living with HIV feel supported to access and stay on treatment. By championing U=U, we can help Canada reach: ✅ 95% of people living with HIV diagnosed ✅ 95% of those diagnosed on treatment ✅ 95% of those on treatment achieving viral suppression Let’s amplify U=U, support those living with HIV, and work together to end the epidemic. #UequalsU #HIV #EndHIV #95-95-95 #HIVTreatment #HIVPrevention #HIVAwareness #StopStigma #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

"My hope for the future is an end to the HIV epidemic and that means every individual that needs treatment, or prevention is able to access the best kind of treatment or prevention that works for them." - Linda-Gail Bekker, CEO of Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. Read the newly published article co-written with Winnie Byanyima and Matthew Kavanagh, PhD on Long-Acting HIV Medicines and the Pandemic Inequality Cycle — Rethinking Access (link in the post below). #LongActing #HIVMedicines #Pandemic #Inequality #RethinkingAccess #NEJM #UNAIDS

🎉 Happy to share that I've successfully completed the 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗣𝗿𝗘𝗣 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 course from the University of Washington! 🎓 This training has deepened my knowledge on key areas like identifying candidates for PrEP, medication options, baseline evaluations, and follow-up care. As someone deeply passionate about HIV medicine, this achievement strengthens my dedication to advancing HIV prevention and providing comprehensive care to those at risk. 🩺 #HIVPrevention #PrEP #InfectiousDiseases #Healthcare #HIVMedicine #Healthcare

We know very well, at least from research settings, that HIV Self Testing is an effective public health tool for HIV case identification. What do we do to translate this evidence into public health action, what are the implementation barriers and facilitators, what is the impact in real-world settings??.....Join us in the virtual meeting on 15th October 2024##Implementation Science##

Timely data review and action can mean the difference between a baby being born with HIV, or without. It’s not enough simply to collect HIV data. It needs to be accurate and analysed properly. In Honduras, USAID is using HIV data to improve the public health response and ultimately improve patient health. One of the key ways of doing so? The Palladium-implemented Data.FI Project's 'situation rooms' for conducting data reviews. Read more: https://ow.ly/7NCn50QZoms #PublicHealth | #USAID | #DataAnalysis | #HIVPrevention

According to The Lancet HIV report of 2024, Pakistan's HIV prevalence is rising, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. Factors include flawed preventive strategies, stigma, reliance on external funding, NGOs' disproportionate role, and flawed accountability perceptions. The stigma and delayed diagnosis in marginalized communities contribute to the strategy's failure. Controlling HIV requires addressing high-risk behaviors, implementing preventive measures, promoting health-seeking behaviors, and integrating services into general health systems. #WorldAIDSDay #SpreadAwareness #Educate #Healthcare

In #SouthAfrica, we’ve made remarkable progress in supporting the physical health of those affected by HIV. 🌟 Now, it’s time to take the next step. Prioritizing #mentalhealth not only helps people manage their emotions and behaviors but also improves treatment adherence, patient outcomes, and overall quality of life for those living with HIV. Let’s keep moving forward together! Click the link to get tips 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXaWku7r

New 3i Investigator Article Alert!! The prevalence and moderating factors of sleep disturbances in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://lnkd.in/gXFjY2fU

Be sure to check out this new paper lead-authored by Dr. Karla Galaviz! It explores "integrating hypertension detection and management in HIV care in South Africa." Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gbVwzmqA #HIVCare #SouthAfrica #PublicHealth

📑 New resource from NASTAD: “The Role of Housing in Improving Health Outcomes and HIV Care Continuity for People Who Use Drugs: Narratives and Recommendations from Lived Experience” Developed with support from ORN, this document presents first-hand narratives, research, and recommendations to understand and explore housing provision as a comprehensive health and overdose prevention strategy. It can be used as a series of topic-specific guidance documents or as an overview of person-centered approaches to housing, drug user health, and HIV care. Download for free: https://bit.ly/48LlkBr #OpioidResponseNetwork #NASTAD #SubstanceUseDisorder #OverdosePrevention