THREAD: Investing in the health & wellbeing of ppl w/HIV must be central to every effort to end the HIV epidemic. By increasing access & decreasing barriers to treatment, care, & diagnostics, we can provide ppl w/HIV the resources to reach an undetectable viral load #UequalsU 1/

When a person with HIV has an undetectable viral load (<200 copies/mL), it is IMPOSSIBLE to transmit HIV through sex. Undetectable = Untransmittable. This prevents transmission which, as Dr. Fauci says, is the foundation of being able to end the epidemic. #UequalsU 2/

Research shows that knowledge of #UequalsU fights internal and societal stigma, improves overall health outcomes, and makes it more likely people will get tested. Healthcare providers have a responsibility to tell their patients. 3/

Stigma is often discussed as the key barrier to ending the HIV epidemic. #UequalsU is an immediate and effective response to this public health emergency. 4/ https://www.aidsmap.com/news/nov-2020/uu-improves-gay-mens-sense-self-and-many-believe-it-will-reduce-hiv-related-stigma

People with HIV have a right to live full, healthy lives free of stigma and the fear of passing on HIV. #UequalsU is a human rights movement to ensure the access to information, treatment, and care exists to support this vision. We have the tools to end the epidemic! /end

Thank you to @aidsmap for creating this excellent graphic!