"WHO is deeply concerned about the impact of #COVID19 on the global response to #HIV.
A new WHO survey showed access to HIV medicines has been significantly curtailed as result of the pandemic"-@DrTedros at the @AIDS_conference Presser
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"To mitigate the impact of the #COVID19 pandemic on #HIV treatment access, WHO recommended that all countries prescribe antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) for longer periods of time – up to six months while shoring up the supply chain for all medicines"-@DrTedros
"Shortages in condoms & 💊 used for the pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent #HIV transmission have led to WHO encouraging countries to do all they can to ensure the safe delivery of prevention, diagnostic & treatment services for all those living with & affected by HIV"-@DrTedros
"These disruptions highlight the need for robust and flexible health systems that are able to cope with outbreaks while also ensuring the delivery of essential health services such as #HIV"-@DrTedros #HealthForAll
"Access to #HIV services for vulnerable groups must be expanded through stronger community engagement, improved service delivery and tackling stigma and discrimination"-@DrTedros
"Ultimately, ending the #HIV epidemic worldwide can only be achieved through the coordinated action to ensure that the global targets of the @GlobalGoalsUN for HIV and #HealthForAll are reached"-@DrTedros
"While tackling #COVID19 is a 🌍 priority we must not turn our backs on the 38M ppl living with #HIV & the millions more at risk of infection.
Now is the time to redouble our efforts, build national unity & 🌍 solidarity to tackle both the pandemic & diseases like HIV"-@DrTedros
The full remarks on #HIV by @DrTedros 👇 #AIDS2020
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