What is Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for HIV?

ART is a combination of HIV medicines used to control the virus, transforming HIV into a manageable chronic condition.

How did Maya Kate cope with her HIV diagnosis?

Maya initially faced immense stigma and fear, but found strength in her mother's support and later, in ART and her role as a peer counselor.

What are the current challenges in HIV/AIDS management?

While ART is widely accessible, stigma, discrimination, and ensuring consistent treatment, especially for mother-to-child transmission prevention, remain major challenges.

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ART Saves Lives: Maya's Journey Defies HIV Odds

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Summary

Maya Kate, diagnosed in 2004, now thrives 20 years later on ART.
Antiretroviral therapy transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition.
Global access to ART is now at 92%, but stigma remains a challenge.

ART Saves Lives: Maya's Journey Defies HIV Odds

Maya Kate's journey with HIV began in 2004, marked by the devastating loss of her husband and son to AIDS in 2005. She lived with the constant fear of succumbing to the virus herself, but her determination to live for her daughter fueled her fight.

Starting Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in 2007, Maya initially struggled with side effects but persevered. ART has since transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition, enabling her to live a full life for two decades. Her viral load is now undetectable, and she actively supports others facing similar challenges.

Globally, access to ART has reached nearly 92% of people living with HIV, a monumental achievement in making treatment affordable. However, Dr. I S Gilada highlights that stigma and discrimination remain critical barriers that require innovative solutions to overcome.

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