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Aug 2, 2022, 7 tweets

WHO, @UNAIDS, @UNICEF and partners bring together a πŸ†• alliance to end AIDS in children by 2030. Only 52% of children living with #HIV are on life-saving treatment. This is far behind adults, nearly 76% receive antiretrovirals.

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3vz8XG2 πŸ“ΈUNICEF/Schermbrucker

The πŸ†• global alliance aims to ensure that no child living with #HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade. It also aims to prevent new infant HIV infections. πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3vz8XG2

The πŸ†• Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030 has identified 4⃣ pillars for collective action.

Pillar 1⃣:

Closing the treatment gap for pregnant 🀰 & 🀱🏾 breastfeeding adolescent girls & women living with #HIV and optimizing continuity of treatment

Pillar 2⃣:

Preventing & detecting new #HIV infections among pregnant 🀰 & 🀱🏾 breastfeeding adolescent girls & women

Pillar 3⃣:

βœ… accessible testing
βœ… optimized treatment
βœ… comprehensive care

for infants, children, & adolescents exposed to and living with #HIV

Pillar 4⃣:

Addressing rights, gender equality, and social & structural barriers that hinder access to services

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