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July 6, 2022

GLOBAL: Pioneering Leaders Join U=U Global Community Board

PAC is thrilled and honored to announce the establishment of the Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) Global Community Board (UGCB) to support the continued growth, impact, and community-driven leadership of U=U movements around the world. These extraordinary activists living with HIV on every continent have demonstrated their commitment and action to share the U=U message with …

April 2, 2022

INDIA: We can end AIDS now if “undetectable equals untransmittable” becomes a reality for all persons living with HIV

U=U is a central theme of the 13th National Conference of AIDS Society of India (13th ASICON). “If every person living with HIV is aware of the positive status, receiving lifesaving and effective antiretroviral therapy, and remains virally suppressed, then not only [the] virus becomes undetectable but also untransmittable (U Equals U). Not only this …

March 30, 2022

USA: Minnesota Department of Health launches HIV prevention, care and anti-stigma social media toolkit; U=U central to campaign

New campaign and toolkit elements serve as a reminder that HIV-related stigma is one of the biggest barriers to getting tested, treated, and getting to and staying U=U. The campaign recognizes everyone has a unique story to tell in ending the epidemic.

March 21, 2022

SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape becomes the first South Africa province to campaign on U = U

The Eastern Cape has become the first of 9 provinces in South Africa to launch a public information campaign to raise awareness of U=U and encourage PLWHIV to commence, maintain or resume treatment, and achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load.

March 8, 2022

THAILAND: Study demonstrates need for TasP education, including U=U to promote awareness and HIV prevention strategies

A study assessing U=U understanding, PrEP awareness, sexual behaviours and factors associated with HIV knowledge among users of Hornet (dating app) in Thailand demonstrated the U=U message was unclear, and PrEP use was suboptimal. Large HIV knowledge gaps and high-risk behaviours were concerning. Educational campaigns in online spaces are needed to promote awareness and HIV …

March 4, 2022

USA: PAC and other HIV advocates disappointed about DaBaby’s return to Rolling Loud festival; artist fails to deliver on commitments following on-stage offensive and uninformed comments about HIV/AIDS

The rapper is slated to perform at ‘Rolling Loud’ festival, after making offensive remarks at last year’s event about gay men and PLHIV.

March 4, 2022

USA: PAC’s own Mariah Wilberg speaks to HIV public health crisis in Minnesota, COVID-19 impact, racial inequalities, and solutions for ending epidemic including breaking stigma and U=U

Learn more about Mariah’s dedication to ending HIV and HIV stigma, and why she sees end the of HIV in the not-too-distant future.

February 18, 2022

PHILIPPINES: EpiC launches Free to Be U campaign to tackle HIV stigma; U=U strategic pillar

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining HIV Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project announced the launch of the Free to Be U Campaign, their latest opus to combat stigma surrounding the HIV. Campaign promotes U=U as well as testing and treatment to destigmatize HIV.

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GLOBAL: Pioneering Leaders Join U=U Global Community Board

INDIA: We can end AIDS now if “undetectable equals untransmittable” becomes a reality for all persons living with HIV

USA: Minnesota Department of Health launches HIV prevention, care and anti-stigma social media toolkit; U=U central to campaign

SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape becomes the first South Africa province to campaign on U = U

THAILAND: Study demonstrates need for TasP education, including U=U to promote awareness and HIV prevention strategies

USA: PAC and other HIV advocates disappointed about DaBaby’s return to Rolling Loud festival; artist fails to deliver on commitments following on-stage offensive and uninformed comments about HIV/AIDS

USA: PAC’s own Mariah Wilberg speaks to HIV public health crisis in Minnesota, COVID-19 impact, racial inequalities, and solutions for ending epidemic including breaking stigma and U=U

PHILIPPINES: EpiC launches Free to Be U campaign to tackle HIV stigma; U=U strategic pillar