Africa: Message of the Who Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, On World Aids Day 2018

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Today, 1 December 2018, the world community will come together to mark the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day. This year's theme is "Know your status". The only way to determine a person's HIV status is for them to have an HIV test.

HIV testing is essential in expanding treatment and ensuring that all people living with HIV can lead healthy and productive lives. It is also crucial in ensuring that 90% of people living with HIV know their HIV status; 90% of people diagnosed with HIV receive antiretroviral therapy; and 90% of people living with HIV, and who are on treatment, achieve viral load suppression. HIV testing empowers people to make choices about HIV prevention specifically how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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