HIV drug access

Unfortunately, many countries still maintain entry restrictions for people living with HIV, whether for studies or work.

Last night, the Amsterdam Dinner Event once again proved its power as the Netherlands' largest annual fundraiser for innovative, life-saving HIV initiatives.

This is a long and overdue blog, dedicated to an amazing woman and human being that I consider a sister and beloved friend.

I am convinced that conferences such as these contribute by creating the much-needed space for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.

What percentage of preventable death is acceptable? The answer should be 0.

People keep talking about how for South Africa this is 'only' 17% of the total HIV budget ... But it's not about a percentage of a budget; it's about the 8 million lives that will be affected by disrupted services.

In my home country Burundi there are 13.24 million people of which 2.9% are living with HIV. This means 383,000 people! Many of them still do not have reliable access to HIV treatment and HIV stigma and prejudices are still widespread throughout Burundi.

I highly recommend attending future ANAC conferences. The experience will enrich your understanding of HIV care, connect you with like-minded professionals, and inspire you to make a difference in the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS.

We all know that PrEP is an important way to prevent HIV, but did you know that ... PrEP is for people of all ages and in all phases of life experiences.

The harsh reality is that there are way too few organisations in our HIV community that are actively promoting PrEP access.