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AHF Reaches 2M Patients in Africa: A Milestone Achieved
30 Oct
Summary
- AHF now cares for over 2 million patients in 15 African countries.
- The organization began its international programs 25 years ago.
- Persistent gaps in testing and treatment demand renewed commitment.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has achieved a historic milestone, now supporting over 2 million patients in 15 African countries. This significant accomplishment comes 25 years after AHF initiated its first international programs in South Africa and Uganda. The organization began its work in Africa in 2001, a time when life-saving antiretroviral therapy was largely inaccessible to the continent's population.
AHF's "Treatment = Life" message highlights that effective HIV treatment prevents transmission and enables individuals to live healthy, productive lives. Despite reaching this milestone, significant gaps in HIV testing, prevention, and consistent treatment access remain. These challenges underscore the urgent need for sustained political will and global commitment.
AHF is calling for governments and partners to maintain funding, expand testing and prevention services, and ensure uninterrupted access to antiretroviral therapy. The organization, which provides care to over 3 million people globally, remains dedicated to supporting Africa's efforts to control HIV and advance the AIDS response.
