For its 32nd edition, Sidaction is warning of a possible resurgence of the AIDS epidemic, despite major medical advances. The organization points to a worrying combination of declining funding, weakened prevention efforts, and erosion of the rights of certain vulnerable populations.
Today, treatments allow people to live with HIV, and tools like PrEP have significantly reduced transmission. However, the disease remains incurable and continues to claim lives, with nearly 600,000 deaths worldwide each year and approximately 41 million people living with the virus.
A worrying decline in prevention
In France, approximately 180,000 people are affected, and new infections have plateaued, while certain trends are worrying, particularly among young people. The decline in condom use and a lack of understanding about the virus are undermining prevention efforts.
Faced with these risks, Sidaction is calling for increased information, testing, and access to care. The organization fears that a sustained weakening of resources and vigilance could lead to a resurgence of the epidemic in the coming years.
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