Who we are and What we do
Prevention Access Campaign (PAC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and ending the HIV epidemic by making Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) a reality for all people living with HIV. U=U means that a person living with HIV who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV.
PAC launched U=U in 2016 by mobilizing global scientists and health leaders to confirm the science of U=U and ignited a worldwide movement of partners to share the message and advocate for universal access. Together, we are changing what it means to live and love with HIV — and accelerating an end to the epidemic.
Who we are and What we do
Prevention Access Campaign (PAC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and ending the HIV epidemic by making Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) a reality for all people living with HIV. U=U means that a person living with HIV who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV.
PAC launched U=U in 2016 by mobilizing global scientists and health leaders to confirm the science of U=U and ignited a worldwide movement of partners to share the message and advocate for universal access. Together, we are changing what it means to live and love with HIV — and accelerating an end to the epidemic.
Who we are and What we do
Prevention Access Campaign (PAC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and ending the HIV epidemic by making Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) a reality for all people living with HIV. U=U means that a person living with HIV who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV.
PAC launched U=U in 2016 by mobilizing global scientists and health leaders to confirm the science of U=U and ignited a worldwide movement of partners to share the message and advocate for universal access. Together, we are changing what it means to live and love with HIV — and accelerating an end to the epidemic.
From A Grassroots Movement To A Global Mandate
PAC pioneered U=U as a grassroots campaign in 2016, and has since transformed the movement into a global mandate. U=U has been endorsed and required by the world’s leading scientific and health institutions including:
From A Grassroots Movement To A Global Mandate
PAC pioneered U=U as a grassroots campaign in 2016, and has since transformed the movement into a global mandate. U=U has been endorsed and required by the world’s leading scientific and health institutions including:
our work
our work
Prevention Access Campaign’s collaborative advocacy, education, communications and movement building work has resulted in historic global changes to the official risk assessments of HIV sexual transmission. We are changing the narrative about living and loving with HIV and paving the pathway to end the epidemic.
resources
resources
PAC is the leading resource for up-to-date information on U=U. Please explore our searchable database that provides downloadable tools, articles, materials, U=U campaigns, graphics, and videos.
our work
our work
Prevention Access Campaign’s collaborative advocacy, education, communications and movement building work has resulted in historic global changes to the official risk assessments of HIV sexual transmission. We are changing the narrative about living and loving with HIV and paving the pathway to end the epidemic.
resources
resources
PAC is the leading resource for up-to-date information on U=U. Please explore our searchable database that provides downloadable tools, articles, materials, U=U campaigns, graphics, and videos.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
PAC’s collaborative advocacy, education, communications and movement building work has resulted in historic global changes to the official risk assessments of HIV transmission. We are changing the narrative about living and loving with HIV and paving the pathway to end the epidemic.
communicate
PAC is the leading source for developing and delivering up-to-date, credible, and relevant information on U=U implementation and scale-up.
educate
PAC offers training and technical support to civil society organizations, health ministries, private industry, and other stakeholders.
advocate
PAC plays a vital role in influencing policies and programs of key global, regional, and national partners to increase access and remove barriers to HIV treatment, care, and services using innovative approaches.
build
PAC co-leads, builds, and strengthens the global, community-led U=U campaign. Today, U=U is a thriving and growing community-led movement of HIV advocates, activists, researchers, and over 1,100 community partners from 105 countries.
strategic pillars
Global Health & Community Voices
Winnie Byanyima
Undetectable equals Untransmittable is a game-changer in our ability to reach the global targets on HIV and end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Governments can prevent new transmissions and end AIDS by getting everyone living with HIV on treatment. We must normalise U=U and make it a reality for all to save lives and end the epidemic. #UequalsU!
Winnie Byanyima
Executive Director, UNAIDS
Jasmin B
U=U to me means another chance at life. It’s freeing and it’s awareness. Being undetectable has given me a newfound appreciation and meaning to care about my health.
Jasmine B, USA
Nguyen Thi Lien Huong
U=U is an evidence-based message that needs to be further disseminated so that everyone understands the benefits of ARV treatment and U=U. It reduces stigma and discrimination related to HIV. It is also a solution to achieve the goal of “Ending AIDS by 2030.”
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong,
Deputy Minister of Health of Vietnam
Kennedy Mupeli
The U=U message has empowered young men living with HIV to prioritize safe love and self-care. It’s a beacon of hope, ensuring that they can manage their medication effectively with the knowledge that they cannot transmit HIV to their partners. This assurance fosters a sense of responsibility and optimism, promoting overall well-being and healthier relationships.
Kennedy Mupeli
CEYOHO, Botswana
Helena Nangombe
The world and people living with HIV need to know about the concept of U=U and the wonders that HIV treatment is doing, we are not a danger to anyone, we need to work together to spread the correct information and end the stigma against people living with HIV
Helena Nangombe
Founder Young Women’s Empowerment Network, Namibia
Seum Sophal
U=U is the reward for people living with HIV. It is the hope and dream for people living with HIV who have been afraid to have love, to have children, to get married. And it is the message for people to get tested and get treated early to stay healthy for themselves and their partners.
Seum Sophal
Cambodia Network of People Living with HIV, Cambodia
Kate Thomson
The power of U=U should not be underestimated. It’s far more than a public health intervention. It’s about tackling deep-rooted HIV-related misconceptions, stigma, and discrimination. And it’s about championing bodily autonomy and the leadership of people living with HIV in prevention efforts.
Kate Thomson,
Head of Community, Rights, and Gender Department, The Global Fund
Approximately 10 million out of 38.4 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) are not accessing the treatment and care needed to achieve viral suppression and become undetectable.
Approximately 10 million out of 38.4 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) are not accessing the treatment and care needed to achieve viral suppression and become undetectable.
Approximately 10 million out of 39 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) are not accessing the treatment and care needed to achieve viral suppression and become undetectable.
According to data available
39
Million
people globally are living with HIV.
1.5
Million
out of this total are children.
53%
of people
living with HIV are women and girls.
Aids is
the #1 cause
of death
among women and young people in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the 2nd leading cause of death among young people worldwide.
Over
100
Countries have committed to scaling up U=U efforts.
According to the 95-95-95 targets:
86%
of people
living with HIV (PLHIV) knew their HIV status.
76%
of people
diagnosed with HIV were accessing treatment.
71%
of people
receiving treatment achieved viral suppression.
View Sources
“AIDS remains the second leading cause of death among adolescents worldwide”: https://www.ncbi.
Source for 2022 data on the number of people living with HIV worldwide, number of children and percentage for women and girls living: https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/hiv-aids
95-95-95 targets: https://www.unaids.
10-10-10 targets: https://www.unaids.
According to data available in 2021
39
Million
people globally are living with HIV.
1.5
Million
out of this total are children.
53%
of people
living with HIV are women and girls.
According to the 95-95-95 targets:
86%
of people
living with HIV (PLHIV) knew their HIV status.
76%
of people
diagnosed with HIV were accessing treatment.
71%
of people
receiving treatment achieved viral suppression.
View Sources
“AIDS remains the second leading cause of death among adolescents worldwide”: https://www.ncbi.
Source for 2022 data on the number of people living with HIV worldwide, number of children and percentage for women and girls living: https://www.unaids.
According to 95-95-95 targets: https://www.unaids.
10-10-10 targets: https://www.unaids.
According to data available in 2021
39
Million
people globally are living with HIV.
1.5
Million
out of this total are children.
53%
of people
living with HIV are women and girls.
According to the 95-95-95 targets:
86%
of people
living with HIV (PLHIV) knew their HIV status.
76%
of people
diagnosed with HIV were accessing treatment.
71%
of people
receiving treatment achieved viral suppression.
View Sources
“AIDS remains the second leading cause of death among adolescents worldwide”: https://www.ncbi.
Source for 2022 data on the number of people living with HIV worldwide, number of children and percentage for women and girls living: https://www.unaids.
The data on the right side, where it is written: According to 95-95-95 targets: https://www.unaids.
10-10-10 targets: https://www.unaids.
PAC Has Over 1,000 Global Partners
1,099 organizations from 105 countries have signed on to share the U=U message in ways that engage their communities. Click on the map or the button below to be directed to an interactive version and locate U=U partners near you. (Best if viewed in desktop mode).
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