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Humanity Will Succeed in Defeating HIV/AIDS by 2030

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Photo: Humanity is on track to defeat HIV/AIDS by 2030, Source: Collage by Leonid Lukashenko
Photo: Humanity is on track to defeat HIV/AIDS by 2030, Source: Collage by Leonid Lukashenko

According to a recent report by the United Nations, there is a strong belief that the world can ultimately overcome the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and eliminate acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) by the year 2030. This achievement is contingent upon fully and promptly financing existing healthcare programs and demonstrating political will among nations. A report from DW highlights these crucial factors.

To accomplish this goal, it is essential to rely on factual and scientifically grounded data, combat social inequalities that hinder progress, expand the capabilities of communities and civil society organizations in their pivotal role in countering HIV, and ensure adequate and sustainable funding.

Significant progress has already been made in combatting this disease, particularly in African countries where nearly two-thirds of the world's HIV-infected population resides. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS reports that five countries facing the most significant challenges in this regard—Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Rwanda, and Eswatini—have already achieved the ambitious "95-95-95" targets.

These targets indicate that 95% of individuals in the region who are living with HIV are aware of their positive status, 95% of those diagnosed with HIV are receiving effective treatment (known as antiretroviral therapy), and 95% of those consistently taking their medication have successfully suppressed the replication of the virus, rendering its transmission highly unlikely.

Furthermore, an additional 16 countries, including Denmark, Kuwait, and Thailand, are making significant strides toward attaining similar targets.

However, the UN report emphasizes that in the next 2-3 years, a funding gap of $8.5 billion remains in the organization's budget, necessary to support and enhance HIV/AIDS programs in regions heavily affected by the epidemic.

"In today's world, global leaders have a unique opportunity to be remembered as individuals who eradicated AIDS," stated Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. "By doing so, they can save millions of lives, ensure the well-being of everyone, and set a powerful example of true leadership."

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