Fast-Track Cities 2024 Conference in Paris: Achievements and Future Directions
From October 13 to 15, 2024, the Fast-Track Cities 2024 conference will take place in Paris.
The goal of the event is to summarize a decade of a global network that unites over 550 cities in the fight against HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis, and to outline directions for the next ten years.
Odesa, which signed the Paris Declaration in 2017, has achieved significant results presented by Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov.
Since 2017, funding for city programs has increased more than fourfold. Currently:
- 98% of people living with HIV are aware of their status;
- 96% are receiving treatment;
- 96% have an undetectable viral load.
Special attention is given to high-risk groups, with multidisciplinary teams working alongside them. A support program for individuals with substance use disorders has been implemented.
Despite the war, no social programs have been cut; on the contrary, Odesa has expanded assistance to vulnerable populations.
This year's conference will focus on addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable communities and sharing experiences to achieve equitable and inclusive health outcomes.
“Currently, creating a barrier-free environment is a critical issue for us. The experience of Paris, which hosted the Paralympic Games, serves as an inspiration. I am confident that further collaboration will allow us to achieve even greater progress across all aspects of societal life, where the main value is human health and equal opportunities,” said Hennadiy Trukhanov.
