HIV: Towards Zero by 2030
Presented by Sharon Thomas
Presented by Sharon Thomas
The access to effective and reliable HIV testing is challenging for local communities living in remote, underserved regions of Africa. Bruker is a company working to transform the landscape of HIV care, working in the field to provide empowering solutions that make a sustainable and impactful change.
Developed and funded by Gilead Sciences. It is estimated that women make up a third of those living with HIV in the UK, yet they remain overlooked in research, services, and discussions*. Gilead Sciences is committed to putting women at the centre of HIV by increasing awareness and ensuring equitable access to care and support for women living with or potentially impacted by HIV. (*Source: Terrence Higgins Trust)
Access to affordable medical treatments remains a significant challenge in many regions of the world. The Medicines Patent Pool is increasing access to life-saving medicines through its voluntary licensing model in low and middle-income countries. Explore how this licensing model has made HIV treatment accessible in Kenya, and whether it could do the same for diseases such as cancer.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation was founded in 1992 with a mission to fight the global AIDS epidemic and support those affected by HIV and AIDS. Its Chief Executive Officer, Anne Aslett, discusses the Foundation’s work over the last 32 years and what is still to be achieved if we are to end AIDS for all.
Approved by Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Formed in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) plays a crucial role in uniting the global HIV response. Its aim is to ensure that HIV remains a top priority in global health. Dr. Beatriz Grinsztejn, President of the IAS, shares how we need to bring science, policy and activism together to achieve progress.
Approved by the International AIDS Society.
One of the most influential voices in the efforts to end HIV transmission in the UK is the National AIDS Trust. The Trust works with the government, healthcare providers, other sector organisations and people living with or affected by HIV. Explore how it pushes for better access to effective treatment and to tackle stigma and discrimination, amongst many other issues.
Approved by the National AIDS Trust.
Terrence Higgins was one of the first known people to die in the UK of an AIDS-related illness. Today the Terrence Higgins Trust is a leading HIV and sexual health charity working to promote better sexual health, prevent the spread of HIV and support people living with HIV. Richard Angell, the Trust’s Chief Executive, shares how the things have changed in the UK with how AIDS and HIV are seen, since the time of Terrence Higgins’ death and the establishment of the charity in his name, and whether it is viable to end new transmissions of HIV by 2030.
Approved by Terrence Higgins Trust.
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Sharon is a television journalist who has been working in the industry for twenty years. She can currently be seen on screen as a reporter and presenter in a variety of roles at ITN. Previously Sharon has worked for the BBC and Sky News, a number of radio stations and written for various publications.
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