Stockholm Joins Global Effort to End HIV Epidemic with Fast-Track Cities Initiative
Region Stockholm joins the Fast-Track Cities initiative to enhance efforts in ending the HIV epidemic by 2030.
Key Points
- • Stockholm joins Fast-Track Cities initiative to combat HIV by 2030.
- • The initiative includes over 500 cities and aims for the 95-95-95 targets.
- • Stockholm has already met the 95-95-95 targets.
- • Health leaders emphasize the importance of raising awareness about manageable HIV.
Region Stockholm has officially become a member of the Fast-Track Cities initiative, a global effort aimed at ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. This initiative, founded in 2014 and now including over 500 cities worldwide, promotes ambitious targets to combat HIV. Central to these goals are the 95-95-95 targets, which call for 95% of people living with HIV to be diagnosed, 95% of those diagnosed to receive treatment, and 95% to achieve undetectable viral loads. Stockholm has notably already reached these targets.
The signing ceremony for Stockholm's membership featured leaders from the health committee, including Talla Alkurdi, Christine Lorne, and Axel Conradi, who highlighted the importance of city collaboration to effectively address the challenges posed by HIV. Dr. José M. Zuniga, president and CEO of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC), welcomed Stockholm to the initiative, emphasizing a shared commitment to action and learning in fighting HIV.
Additionally, Jenny Stenkvist, deputy infection control physician in Region Stockholm, stated the necessity of raising public awareness about HIV as a manageable condition, encouraging individuals to lead healthy lives. Resources for HIV testing are accessible via the 1177 healthcare website, where individuals can find information and free testing options. This initiative marks a significant step for Stockholm towards improved public health and increased awareness surrounding HIV.