The World Health Organisation says the global response to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) stands at a crossroads despite decades of progress, due to disruptions in service delivery, funding cuts, and regional conflicts.
Each year on December 1, WHO and its partners commemorate World AIDS Day. This year’s theme, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” calls for sustained political leadership, stronger international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030.
“After decades of progress, the HIV response stands at a crossroads. Life-saving services are being disrupted, and many communities face heightened risks and vulnerabilities. Yet amid these challenges, hope endures in the determination, resilience, and innovation of communities who strive to end AIDS,” WHO stated.