The document entitled “Dangerous Inequalities”, a document of the United Nations HIV/AIDS Program (UNAIDS), reveals an alarming reality about facing the HIV epidemic.
It is still far from eradicating the AIDS planned for 2030, the deepening process between social and gender differences and the still existing prejudices against the issue and minorities are hampering progress in the control and fight against the virus.
The report, released a few days before World AIDS Day, brings alarming data on the rise in infection and death rates in vulnerable populations.
The document reflects, among other things, gender inequality, structural racism, key populations, stigma, discrimination, impact on young people and the treatment of children.
It is estimated that 60% of children and adolescents aged 5-14 in the world do not receive treatment to control the virus.
Vertical infection, when passed from mother to baby, can be prevented with prenatal care. But how many mothers have access to treatment?
For UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, the report sheds light on the actions that world leaders must take.
“In short: ensure equality now. It’s necessary to ensure equality in access to rights, services, the best science and medicine. Delivering Equality Now doesn’t just benefit vulnerable people. The truth is, it benefits everyone,” he says.
Source: Tec Mundo
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