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

#MyHealthMyRight requires realizing this inalienable right as a matter of urgency both out of respect for human dignity, but also for improved #HIV and other health outcomes. To do less is both an abrogation of our duty to care and to do no harm. #WorldHealthDay2024

Most everything that we do as human beings has behavioral components often leading to ill health. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) tells us the deadliest behavioral risk factors are smoking, alcohol use, poor diet. We can mitigate these, but strained primary care systems and social determinants of…

To address such challenges, cities must integrate health considerations into urban climate change policies to create resilient, sustainable communities that safeguard the well-being of residents in face of #ClimateChange challenges. 5/5

Research has shown that climate change exacerbates existing health disparities and introduces new health risks in urban environments. For example, heatwaves in cities can lead to heat-related illnesses and deaths, especially among vulnerable populations. 4/5

It is essential to recognize and prioritize intersections between #ClimateChange and public health to mitigate adverse effects on urban populations. 3/5

While cities can play a crucial role in addressing #ClimateChange , there often is a lack of explicit focus on the health implications of climate change in these efforts. 2/5

#ClimateChange poses some significant challenges to public health, notably in urban areas where majority of the world’s population resides. 1/5

HEALTH ALERT: @CDC issues advisory to inform clinicians and health departments of confirmed human infection with #H5N1 virus in the United States. bit.ly/3U5iHof

Did you know that a growing IAPAC membership cadre is #communityhealth workers? They deserve our full support, including fair remuneration for their services. #WHWWeek

Injustice wrapped in hypocrisy with a bow tied by groups of U.S. extremists advancing a global anti- #LGBTQ agenda. The right to health the court embraced cannot be singled out given it is interwoven with the rights to life, liberty, and personal security (among so many other…

Accountability, equity, as well as egalitarianism must be the pillars of #PandemicAccord . Grounding in science is also critical, but as we have learned from #COVID19 , #HIV , science alone cannot save lives. #HealthForAll

Must read ⁦KFF⁩ analysis of PEPFAR’s recent short-term reauthorization, what it portends for the program’s future: UNCERTAINTY. kff.org/policy-watch/p…

Thank you Winnie Byanyima for appointing me to serve as the Chair of the UNAIDS Task Force on Urban Health. Cities are critical to achieving health equity and human-centered sustainable development. I believe there are many lessons to be drawn from Fast-Track Cities’ successes.

Thanks San Juan, Ciudad Capital & Miguel Romero for today’s successful Fast-Track Cities - #HIV EHE Workshop. Lots of barriers to overcome, but with communities leading the way, and political commitment, we can move mountains.

Re-Imagining the #HIV #AIDS Response requires examining its current direction, finding ways to “autocorrect” as we approach mid-term to #SDG3 . IAPAC will be doing just that this year with an eye towards 2025 and 2030.

Muchísimas gracias Alcalde Miguel Romero por su liderazgo para poner fin al VIH en #SanJuan . Juntos estamos en nuestro compromiso a las metas Fast-Track Cities y a fortalecer la participación de poblaciones afectadas por el VIH. Fast-Track Cities Institute HHSRegion2 ViiV Healthcare