[WATCH] Humanity First at AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro
- Apha News
- Jul 27
- 1 min read
From AIDS 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, A Shot in the Arm podcast hosts, Ben and Yvette, discuss why convening the global AIDS community still matters amid major financial challenges and shifts in U.S. aid. They emphasize “humanity first,” the need for African leadership, sovereignty in HIV financing, and learning how programs survived when aid decreased because “the community stayed.” They discuss remembering people lost due to changes in American aid and reject “America First” approaches in favor of multilateral collaboration. They also highlight scientific innovation and access issues, including once-monthly PrEP, once-weekly treatment, new combinations, and the importance of real choice to address treatment fatigue, along with growing interest in African manufacturing and policies like South Africa’s BEE requirements.
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A conferência sobre AIDS no Rio de Janeiro destaca a importância vital de compartilhar informações precisas sobre saúde global. Para organizações que atuam na linha de frente, a clareza na comunicação é fundamental para mobilizar apoio. Ao utilizar a solução de links, é possível direcionar o público de forma eficaz para recursos educativos, campanhas e atualizações importantes de saúde.