Acapel

FROM WEST AFRICA

It is important to recognize the significant progress made in HIV interventions across the world.

These gains have been made possible through the commitment of donors, the International AIDS Society, and many other institutions driving innovation and strengthening health systems. These efforts are saving lives.

We are also witnessing exciting advancements in prevention, including long acting solutions such as Lenacapavir, which is rightly gaining global attention.

However, progress is not yet equitable.

So, we must ask ourselves: can we truly achieve global HIV targets while ignoring the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women in underserved communities, women living in poverty, intersex women, trans and gender-diverse people, lesbians, bisexual women, sex workers at local levels, and women living with disabilities?

The answer is NO.

If we are more intentional and progressive about ending HIV as a public health threat, inclusion cannot be political nor optional, it must be foundational.

This is a call to RETHINK, to REBUILD, and to RISE toward a world that sees, values, and responds to the realities of all people. Kindly Use the poll if agree that HIV prevention care should be more inclusive beyond its current level 👌

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