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Formerly TwitterUNAIDS Global
UNAIDS
The new @WHO report shows progress across 3 disease areas:
1️⃣Hepatitis C treatment access improving
2️⃣76% of people living with HIV are receiving antiretroviral therapy
3️⃣19 countries validated for vertical transmission of HIV and/or syphilis.
Learn more:
www.who.int/news/item/21-05-2024-new-report-flags-major-increase-in-sexually-transmitted-infections---amidst-challenges-in-hiv-and-hepatitis
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National AIDS Trust
NAT_AIDS_Trust
Are you facing any kind of discrimination because of your HIV status? @NAT_AIDS_Trust provides advice and support free of charge to people living with or affected by HIV who have faced discrimination. With the support of @TNLComFund
www.nat.org.uk/hiv-rights/discrimination-advice?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_content pic.twitter.com/l1CDI7ulaI
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Matthew Hodson
Matthew_Hodson
UK: There may be more people with #HIV who are diagnosed but not currently receiving treatment (and therefore, not undetectable) than people who remain undiagnosed.
Stigma creates barriers to healthcare.
#MakeStigmaHistory
www.aidsmap.com/news/may-2024/biggest-single-reason-people-hiv-dropping-out-care-stigma-doctors-report
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Matthew Hodson
Matthew_Hodson
1165 people who didn't know their status, or weren't in care, were diagnosed via opt-out HIV testing in Emergency Departments.
They can now access lifesaving treatment - which also prevents transmission.
Test - treat - prevent - end the epidemic!
www.aidsmap.com/news/may-2024/blood-borne-virus-testing-emergency-departments-will-more-double-england-first
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