Ha Noi accelerate HIV/AIDS prevention fight
VGP - Ha Noi has launched an expanded plan to combat HIV/AIDS in 2025, which aims to improve early detection, increase access to treatment and strengthen harm reduction measures.
Deputy Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Le Hong Son has approved the initiative, which focuses on achieving key health targets to control the spread of the virus and ensure effective patient care.
The city aims to have 90 percent of people living with HIV aware of their status, 90 percent of diagnosed patients on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and 98 percent of those on treatment achieving viral suppression.
By 2025, Ha Noi aims to detect 370 new HIV cases, provide needles to 80 percent of injecting drug users, and ensure that 70 perent of female sex workers and men who have sex with men (MSM) have condoms.
The city will also continue to provide methadone treatment to more than 4,300 people addicted to opioids and expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for high-risk populations.
Efforts will focus on harm reduction, testing, and scaling up treatment. Public awareness campaigns will be intensified, targeting high-risk groups, while mobile HIV testing services will be used for early detection. The health system will continue to integrate HIV/AIDS services into general hospitals and community clinics to ensure comprehensive care and treatment adherence.
The Ha Noi Department of Health is leading implementation, coordinating with law enforcement and social service agencies to improve outreach and strengthen surveillance. The city will also improve security at methadone treatment facilities and rehabilitation centers. As part of a broader public health strategy, the authorities are committed to reducing HIV transmission and ensuring that those affected receive timely support and care./.
