World Aids day was first observed in 1988; HIV remains a significant global public health issue. Moreover, like many other major health issues, it faces additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 observance theme is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact.”
HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care services are all being disrupted, particularly in fragile health systems. The breakdown in essential HIV services due to COVID-19 is threatening lives. Any slowing down in providing these services will leave many vulnerable populations at greater risk of HIV infection and AIDS-related deaths. Nevertheless, all over the world, health workers and community representatives are doing their utmost to keep services going, adopting innovative ways to overcome disruptions in services caused by COVID-19.
Some markers:
38,000,000 estimated number of people living with HIV in 2019
1,700,000 people were newly infected with HIV in 2019
690,000 people died of HIV-related causes in 2019
68 % of adults living with HIV received lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 2019
A public health approach is directed to address the health needs of a population or the people's collective health status. Much more progress in containing the diseases is possible by further applying public health principles through closer integration of health care and public health action. The S. D. Gupta School of Public Health, under IIHMR University, will focus on preparing future leaders and build public health capacity and skills with emphasis on public health practice to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and bridge gaps in public health education and practices.
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