An Advocacy Chronicle on U=U in SA with Mandisa Dukashe

Season 5, Episode 12,   Aug 29, 01:14 PM

A list of tactics proved critical; establishing a dedicated working group that brought in diverse expertise and support; ensuring there were educated and committed policy leaders in government; and supporting community members to be ready to lead.
Additional Resources to inform your advocacy:

1. Implementing and Scaling Up U=U: A Resource Guide
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2. Treatment saves lives, and prevents HIV transmission
https://avac.org/prevention-option/treatment/

3. HIV Testing for Advocates
https://avac.org/resource/hiv-testing-for-advocates/

4. Prevention Access Campaign
https://preventionaccess.com/

5. WHO guidance on HIV viral suppression and scientific updates released at IAS 2023
https://www.who.int/news/item/23-07-2023-new-who-guidance-on-hiv-viral-suppression-and-scientific-updates-released-at-ias-2023


On this episode of PxPulse:The Advocacy Chronicles, Mandisa Tyadi Dukashe, Treatment Technical Lead at the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) describes her work in helping to inspire and launch a National U=U Campaign in South Africa in 2024.