Patients received medication six months in advance.
The team of the patient organization of Ukraine BO “100% Life” all 80 days of the war in Ukraine provided Ukrainians with uninterrupted antiretroviral therapy . In total, all 129,194 HIV patients in need of daily treatment will be provided with medicines. This was reported by the press service of the organization.
It is noted that the annual supply of medicines to Ukraine is purchased with the support of the PEPFAR program (US Presidential Emergency Initiative for HIV/AIDS). Medicines for patients in the penitentiary system – with the support of the Global Fund.
“People with HIV can live if they receive ART, but it is extremely important not to stop taking it for a day,” the foundation explains. campaign .
On the occasion of the World AIDS Day, the organization reminded of the need to fight the virus.
“For more than 20 years of fighting the HIV epidemic, Ukraine has taken significant steps to protect and support HIV-positive patients: affordable medicines and services allow people living with HIV to live a full 100% life, “said the NGO” 100% Life “.
They remind that even in difficult conditions of war There is an opportunity to get tested for HIV, find out your status and, if necessary, receive uninterrupted treatment with antiretroviral therapy.
100% of Life centers operate in all regions Ukraine, where possible, and provide support to HIV patients and members of HIV-vulnerable groups.
You can join the provision of Ukrainians with medicines, medical supplies and equipment, humanitarian aid, as well as fuel, body armor and helmets for ambulance crews and volunteers at the link.
HIV/AIDS Hotline: 0 800 500 451. Open 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
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It will be recalled that Ukraine is one of the first countries in the European region in terms of the number of HIV-positive people. At the same time, every third HIV-positive person still does not know his/her HIV status, or remains out of medical supervision and, accordingly, does not receive treatment (ARV therapy).
According to UNAIDS estimates, 260,000 people living with HIV live in Ukraine, of whom 152,000 are receiving ARV therapy.
The main route of HIV transmission is sexual – 71% heterosexual contact, 3% homosexual. Early diagnosis of HIV status and initiation of treatment – guarantee a long and full life.
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