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Renowned BC researcher Dr. Julio Montaner says scaling up British Columbia's HIV strategy could help end the global AIDS pandemic by 2030.

The Tyee reporting.
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U=U, Stigma, and the Path Forward What two new reports reveal about where we are and where we need to go

Two reports.
One clear message.
U=U must be heard trusted and lived.
My latest blog reflects on CPPN and IAPAC findings and why this work cannot wait.

theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/uu-stigma-...

#UequalsU #HIV #StigmaFree #HIVLeadership #PLHIVLeadersNow

What’s Missing from the IAS 2025 Programme When silence speaks volumes about our global commitment to people living with HIV

Heading to IAS 2025 in Kigali, I couldn’t ignore what’s missing.

There’s no mention of U=U in the programme. One of our most powerful tools left in silence.

Read my blog on why that matters.
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What the Numbers Reveal About HIV in Canada How the latest data underscores the need for equity, accountability, and action in our HIV response

CATIE reports that 1,586 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in Canada in 2022. These numbers reflect deep inequities. The response must go beyond science. It must be rooted in truth, access, and justice.

Read my latest blog.

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When Trust Isn’t Enough: Listening, Partnership, and the Future of HIV Care New global data from ViiV Healthcare shows a need for better communication between people living with HIV and their healthcare providers.

New blog: We can’t talk about improving HIV care without talking about communication.
ViiV’s new study shows nearly half of PLHIV feel unheard.
Trust doesn’t replace partnership.
Let’s talk about it.
🔗 theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-trust...
#UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #HIVLeadership

Who’s at Your Table? Why Networks Matter More Than Ever in HIV Advocacy Reflections from the IAS Mentorship Programme on how we build, strengthen, and sustain our communities

Our networks shape our movements.
This week’s blog explores how we build stronger HIV advocacy through connection, diversity, and intention.
Who’s at your table?

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Welcoming our new SAHCS board members!
We are thrilled to welcome three esteemed experts to the SAHCS Board, each bringing invaluable expertise and leadership to our mission. #HIVCare #HIVleadership