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. 2023 Nov 27;89(1):83.
doi: 10.5334/aogh.4277. eCollection 2023.

Advancing the Global Fight Against HIV/Aids: Strategies, Barriers, and the Road to Eradication

Emmanuel Kumah  1 , Dorothy Serwaa Boakye  1 , Richard Boateng  1 , Eunice Agyei  1
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Advancing the Global Fight Against HIV/Aids: Strategies, Barriers, and the Road to Eradication

Emmanuel Kumah et al. Ann Glob Health. .

Abstract

HIV/AIDS remains one of the most significant global health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. Since the inception of the disease, various global response strategies have been devised and implemented, aiming to mitigate its impact and ultimately eradicate it. While these strategies have yielded remarkable progress, there are still key barriers impeding the global fight against the disease. This paper, thus, delves into the key global response strategies employed in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic since its inception, examines the impediments to their successful implementation, and outlines the trajectory towards a world without AIDS. To continue the momentum in the fight against HIV/AIDS, it is imperative to adopt a multifaceted approach that addresses the existing barriers. One pivotal aspect of this approach involves intensifying efforts to improve the uptake of HIV testing. Encouraging individuals to get tested is a critical step, as it not only aids in identifying more cases of HIV infection but also facilitates the linkage of those affected to appropriate care and support services.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; barriers; epidemic; global response strategies.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no competing interests to declare.

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