Guaranteed Solutions for Ending TB and AIDS by 2030 - Health

Global Call to End TB and AIDS by 2030

 Over 1500 people from 73 countries are unequivocally demanding that all people with HIV or TB must have access to full cascade of standard health services and social support in people - centred , rights - based and gender transformative ways . Unless best of WHO recommended prevention , diagnostics , treatment , care and support reaches everyone in need globally , we can not end TB or AIDS.

The call for 100 - 100 - 100 to end TB and AIDS by 2030 or earlier was made at the AIDS 2024 conference in Munich , Germany . The conference highlighted the importance of Goa Declaration , which emphasizes the need for an accelerated response to meet the Sustainable Development Goal ( SDG ) target of ending TB . It calls for finding all cases of TB , treating all cases , and preventing the spread of TB through people - centred and rights - based approaches.

 If we are to end AIDS , we must ensure that along with 100 - 100 - 100 , we also have to ensure that no one suffers or dies of TB . According to WHO , people living with HIV who have an undetectable viral load using any WHO - approved test and continue taking medication as prescribed have ' zero risk ' of transmitting HIV to their sexual partner(s ) . Undetectable equals untransmittable ( # UequalsU ) must become a reality for everyone with HIV.

It is crucial that 100 % of people with HIV know their TB status on an ongoing basis , receive appropriate treatment , and are offered TB preventive therapy . The treatment for both TB and HIV not only helps the individual but also prevents the further spread of infection . Access to the latest treatment regimens and prevention options is essential for everyone.

Global Collaboration and Recommendations

The Goa Declaration has garnered support from individuals and organizations from 38 countries worldwide . The declaration highlights the importance of ending TB by 2030 as a public health and human rights imperative . It also aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and targets set by world leaders.

Various recommendations were shared at the AIDS 2024 conference to address the challenges posed by TB and HIV . These recommendations include wider scale - up of TB screening projects , community - led monitoring , and integrating TB programs with other health initiatives . Efforts are also being made to engage communities , enhance TB testing for children , and ensure universal drug susceptibility testing for TB patients.

Advancing Health Programs for TB and HIV

The Goa Declaration emphasizes the importance of people - centred , rights - based , and gender - transformative approaches in advancing health programs for TB and HIV . Efforts are being made to end TB stigma and discrimination , engage journalists in TB responses , and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.

Recommendations from the conference include prioritizing same - day testing and treatment for TB , leveraging public - private partnerships to enhance TB responses , and ensuring universal drug susceptibility testing for all TB patients . The aim is to prevent further transmission of TB , implement infection control practices , and reduce delays in adopting new technologies for TB screening and treatment.

In conclusion , global collaboration and concerted efforts are essential to achieve the goal of ending TB and AIDS by 2030 . By following the recommendations outlined in the Goa Declaration and working towards a people - centred approach , it is possible to make significant progress in combating these diseases and improving public health worldwide.