Sir Elton John and the Duke of Sussex launch global coalition to treat HIV – Ireland – Brinkwire

Sir Elton John and the Duke of Susbad will join forces to launch a new global coalition focused on the treatment of HIV infections in men, it was announced.

The musician, who founded the Elton John Aids Foundation (Ejaf) in 1992, will launch the new effort with the International Aids Society (IAS) at the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam later this month with Harry, who has Sir Elton said, "Two years ago at the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, the Duke of Susbad and I participated in a panel on HIV. young people – the only demographic group where HIV infections do not increase.

"Since then, my Foundation, along with other partners, has been undertaking participatory research focused on the human being and the environment. covering six countries.

"A crucial finding of this work is the urgent need to rapidly expand men's access and engagement in HIV testing and treatment services."

With the launch of the coalition at the International AIDS Conference on July 24 A non-profit organization will hold a press conference to announce new partners in its Fund for Key European Populations. East and Central Asia

created in October of last year, aims to prioritize marginalized communities. 1.5 million people living with HIV live in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with innovative responses to the expanding epidemic.

Ejaf will also present the results of the LGBT Fund, which supports LGBT communities in several African countries.

David Furnish, Sir Elton's husband and president of Ejaf, said: "The International AIDS Conference offers the opportunity to come together and become smarter in the fight against AIDS "We are doing our part to focus the fight where it is most needed: breaking down the barriers that prevent key populations around the world from benefiting from life-saving treatment."

"Elton and I are proud to be able to join the community of people living with HIV / AIDS, activists, global health experts, NGOs and policymakers in Amsterdam for AIDS 2018.

"With nearly a third of people infected with HIV in the world are still unaware of their status or do not have access to treatment, we must maintain a real sense of collective urgency to bring us to a future without AIDS. "