HIV/AIDS
Understanding HIV,erience, and global response.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention methods include safe sex practices, needle exchange programs, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Treatment involves antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress the virus.
ART is a combination of medications that slow the progression of HIV. PrEP is a medication taken by individuals at risk of HIV to prevent infection.
Global Response
The global response to HIV includes initiatives like the Global Fund, UNAIDS, and national HIV programs. These efforts focus on prevention, treatment, and reducing stigma.
UNAIDS
UNAIDS is a joint United Nations program on HIV/AIDS, providing leadership and coordination for the global response.
Global Fund
The Global Fund is an international financing organization that supports programs to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.