February

UNAIDS rallies faith leaders in support of the HIV response at the Vatican in Rome

Today, the Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima met with leaders in the Catholic Church as part of a global effort to mobilize voices of faith to stand up in a moment of crisis for the AIDS response. Speaking to communities of faith at events in Vatican City Ms Byanyima said, “Two weeks ago, the world’s biggest AIDS relief programme was paused. 20 million people living with HIV rely on the United States Government for the medication they need to stay alive and prevent HIV infection. A humanitarian waiver was issued allowing some lifesaving medicines to be distributed. That is welcome. But the programme’s future remains uncertain.”

13 February 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

UNAIDS urges countries to invest in HIV prevention as key to ending AIDS

Despite proven effectiveness, UNAIDS is alarmed by a decrease in condom use in several countries

13 February 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

UNAIDS urges that all essential HIV services must continue while U.S. pauses its funding for foreign aid

While continuity of HIV treatment is essential,  services must continue to be monitored, and oversight provided for quality.  Other critical HIV services for people, especially marginalized people including children, women, and key populations, must continue. Last year, PEPFAR provided over 83.8 million people with critical HIV testing services; reached 2.3 million adolescent girls and young women with HIV prevention services; 6.6 million orphans, vulnerable children, and their caregivers received HIV care and support; and 2.5 million people were newly enrolled on pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.

01 February 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

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January

UNAIDS welcomes the decision by the US Secretary of State to continue life-saving HIV treatment and convenes partners to assess and mitigate impacts on HIV services

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has approved an “Emergency Humanitarian Waiver”, which will allow people to continue accessing HIV treatment funded by the US across 55 countries worldwide. More than 20 million people living with HIV, representing two-thirds of all people living with HIV receiving treatment globally, are directly supported by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) - the world’s leading HIV initiative.

29 January 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

Zambian football star Racheal Kundananji named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Education Plus in Zambia

Zambian football star Racheal Kundananji has been appointed as a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to champion the fight to end AIDS as a public health threat in Zambia.

23 January 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

UNAIDS encourages President Donald J. Trump to continue the strong leadership of the United States of America in the global AIDS response

UNAIDS encourages President Donald J. Trump to continue the strong leadership of the United States of America in the global AIDS response

22 January 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

UNAIDS calls on leaders at Davos to commit to rapid global access to revolutionary new long-acting HIV medicines

UNAIDS urges speed and compassion urging pharmaceutical companies to enable access to new, life-saving medicines

21 January 2025   |   Email this link to me   |    

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