In South Africa, men are less likely than women to start and stay on HIV treatment. Coach Mpilo, founded by a former football goalkeeper and funded by the Gates Foundation, pairs HIV-positive “coaches” with “players” to turn that around.
Eswatini, once home to the world’s highest HIV prevalence, is now among the first nations to roll out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable that is nearly 100% effective against HIV, bringing an AIDS-free generation within reach. From The Global Fund.
The WHO has validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination,” ensuring a healthier start for every child born in the country.
Botswana is the first African country to virtually eliminate HIV transmission from mothers to babies, earning top recognition from the World Health Organization after decades of dedicated public health efforts.
Nine countries have already reached the UNAIDS 95-95-95 HIV targets through community health workers, accessible testing, and data-driven decisions. Their innovations offer critical lessons for ending the global AIDS epidemic by 2030.