We are weeks away from our #Continuum24 conference on June 9-11, 2024. We have an exciting program, including a Keynote from Dr. Yogan Pillay, Director, HIV/ #TB Delivery, at Gates Foundation. Join us: iapac.org/conferences/co…

Access to innovative treatment options for #HIV (ie, LAI-ART) should not be contingent upon income status. By extending state ADAP coverage for LAI-ART, we take a significant step towards equitable healthcare access for all individuals living with HIV. iapac.org/2024/04/12/iap…

Some ADAP Programs Are Not Covering Long-Acting Injectables

To deny another option to people who can’t or won’t take daily oral medication for their HIV is wrong, says José M Zuniga/IAPAC.

Thanks Tim Horn/NASTAD for the cost breakdown.
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Proudly opened IAPAC’s 16th in a national series of Ending the #HIV Epidemic workshops in US Fast-Track Cities. We are in Washington, DC, today with passionate community leaders at DC Health. Equity-based work with impact is a hallmark of the District’s HIV response.

We are convening the 16th in a national series of #EHE and Fast-Track Cities workshops today with #HIV community leaders in Washington, D.C. Thank you DC Health for hosting us and for your public health leadership.

Welcome to Fast-Track Cities!

Count on IAPAC! Our health workforce is critical to sustain the gains and surge towards the 2025 targets…

'People living with HIV who achieve an undetectable viral load pose no risk of transmitting HIV, which is an added preventative benefit known as treatment as prevention, or U=U'

A good read 👇 from José M Zuniga highlighting the impact of #TasP & #UequalsU on the #HIV response.

Publised in JIAPAC this month: The Moderating Role of HIV Stigma on the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Self-Efficacy among Adult PLHIV in South Africa journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23… IAPAC Fast-Track Cities Institute Sage Journals

Publised in JIAPAC this month: Perceptions and Current Practices in Patient-Centered Care: A Qualitative Study of Ryan White HIV Providers in South Florida journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23… IAPAC Fast-Track Cities Institute Sage Journals

Published in JIAPAC this month: Improving Adherence to the Target Window for Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine Long-Acting Injections Through the CHORUS™ App and Web Portal: A Cluster Randomized Trial journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23… IAPAC Fast-Track Cities Institute Sage Journals

We welcomed Belfast & Derry City to the Fast-Track Cities network today. The two most populous cities in Northern Ireland (which account for the majority of #HIV #HCV in the country), are committed to a community-led response.

I share my views on the global #HIV response in an interview published today via the online pharmaboardroom. Among topics covered are HIV’s de-prioritization as well as its re-politicization in our polarized world. IAPAC Fast-Track Cities Institute pharmaboardroom.com/interviews/jos…

On #EarthDay2024 , let us all remember a healthier planet means healthier people. From cleaner air to fresher food, let us all commit to preserving our environment for the wellbeing of people everywhere.

The intersection of public health and #climate change is clear. From air pollution to heat-related illnesses, the impact of a warming planet is felt by all communities. #EarthDay2024

We applaud Judge Peter Sakai (Bexar County)/San Antonio’s Mayor Mayor Ron Nirenberg for signing “Sevilla Declaration on the Centrality of Communities in the #HIV Response” during a ceremony today. City of San Antonio iapac.org/files/2022/10/…

We are providing our public comment today to the Texas #HIV Medication Program’s Advisory Committee urging them to provide coverage for long-acting injectable ART to ADAP-qualified Texans living with HIV. Protecting patient choice respects autonomy. bit.ly/440lLFI

We applaud The White House for appointing Francisco Ruiz as next Director of the Office of National #AIDS Policy. Read IAPAC José M Zuniga’s statement: iapac.org/2024/04/08/iap…

Insightful presentation by Jeanne Marrazzo at #CROI2024 on HIV research highlights latest advancements in understanding #HIV pathogenesis, treatment strategies, and the quest for an effective vaccineA must read for physicians engaged in HIV care and research. bit.ly/3vdqXc6

On #WorldHealthDay , let us reflect on the urgent need for social justice to address health inequities, including in context of #HIV . Let us work together to ensure no one is left behind. #HealthForAll #WHD2024 #MyHealthMyRight