We hear how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could mean a resurgence of Ukraine’s Aids epidemic. And in a region with an already rapidly growing HIV epidemic, this could be a public health disaster. | Health24com
– podcast, brings together global HIV change makers as we journey through the last four decades. We recreate moments in time, and spotlight the scientific advances and human endeavours central to the response.Eastern Europe and Central Asia is the region of the world where HIV acquisitions are increasing the fastest. In Ukraine, an estimated 260,000 people are living with HIV. Many thousands more are vulnerable to acquiring HIV and rely on access to HIV prevention services.
In this episode of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast, we hear how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could mean a resurgence of Ukraine’s AIDS epidemic. And in a region with an already rapidly growing HIV epidemic, this could be a public health disaster.from 100% Life, the largest organization of people living with HIV in Ukraine, experienced a Russian invasion when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. After that, she’s not afraid to fight, but she’s afraid to live under Russian occupation.