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Politicians and medical experts from around the world are meeting in London today to work together on plans to fight HIV to create a future without AIDS.
The Global Forum of AIDS Free Cities at The Conduit in Mayfair is the culmination of the campaign led by Evening Standard, The Independent and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
It will focus on the UN 90-90-90 goals, which aim to inform at least 90% of people living with HIV of their status, to get 90% of them on treatment and to eliminate 90% of the virus.
Health Secretary Matt Hanbad and Secretary of International Development Penny Mordaunt greet delegates, including civil society leaders from the six major cities at the center of the AIDS Free Appeal in Kyiv, Delhi, Atlanta, Maputo, Nairobi and London.
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A short film was presented exploring the work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Now, Matt Hanbad takes the stage.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Health Secretary Matt Hanbad are expected to speak to world delegates gathered at The Conduit, Mayfair, for the conference today.
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the Global Forum of AIDS Free Cities which is taking place today..
Before the start of the conference, let's go back to the beginning of the AIDS-free campaign in early December and review Sir Elton John and Evening Standard and Independent owner Evgeny Lebedev, who set the goals:
Dear London,
As we write, 37 million people around the world are living with HIV. Last year alone, 1.8 million people contracted the virus and 940,000 died as a result of an AIDS-related illness. This must not happen.
Today's medicines not only allow people living with HIV to live a full and fulfilling life, but also prevent them from pbading on the virus to others.
The problem is that too many people still do not realize they are at risk, are too scared of stigma or have an opportunity to get tested for HIV.
That's why we're educating cities around the world about the fight against HIV-related stigma; promote safe and affordable testing; and to help people who need an HIV treatment to find the right care.
The theme of World AIDS Day Saturday – the 30th year of the international awareness campaign – was "know your status".
Why? Because everyone should understand the risks of HIV and all those who need it should have the opportunity to receive decent help and support.
This can only happen if we know our status.
Let's make HIV testing normal and break the stigma that still surrounds the virus.
Together, reach all people living with, living with, or at risk of living with HIV / AIDS.
Let them get the help they need and make sure no one is left behind, no matter where they live or who they are, so that we can truly create a future without AIDS.
With love and thank you
Elton and Evgeny
Funds raised through donations from the public as part of the AIDSfree call will be used to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation's projects in six major cities around the world (London, Nairobi, Atlanta, Kiev, Delhi and Maputo). Thanks to UK Aid Match, the UK Government will double public donations of up to £ 2 million, which will be spent on projects in Maputo and Nairobi.
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