Dr. Terrance Drew Reaffirms Commitment to Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS at UNAIDS Event

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — On Tuesday, Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered a powerful message during a high-level side event hosted by UNAIDS. The event, themed “Revitalised Multilateralism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together,” brought together global leaders to discuss strategies in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.

In his address, Prime Minister Drew underscored the importance of sustained global cooperation in combating the disease. “The world must continue its efforts against HIV/AIDS,” Dr. Drew emphasized. “We have seen many positive gains through our collaborative international efforts; however, it is not time to take our feet off the pedal.”

On Tuesday, I joined a distinguished panel of speakers at a high-level side event hosted by @UNAIDS, focused on the theme “Revitalised Multilateralism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together.”

The world must continue its efforts against HIV/AIDS. We have seen many positive gains… pic.twitter.com/Z3cZLqOT6D

— Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew (@TerranceDrewSKN) September 25, 2024

One of the notable successes highlighted by Dr. Drew was St. Kitts and Nevis’ achievement in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, a critical milestone in the nation’s public health efforts. He expressed gratitude to healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and international partners for their roles in making this achievement possible.

“St. Kitts and Nevis is among those nations that have achieved the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. To this end, I want to thank the healthcare workers, stakeholders, and our regional and international partners who have all worked to achieve this most notable result,” Dr. Drew said.

The event focused on how countries can recommit to ending AIDS by 2030, an ambitious goal that requires renewed multilateral action, innovation, and continued investment in healthcare systems globally. With his address, Dr. Drew positioned St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in the Caribbean’s contribution to the global HIV/AIDS fight.

He concluded his remarks with a reminder of the core value behind these efforts: “#EveryLifeIsPrecious.”

As the world continues its battle against HIV/AIDS, St. Kitts and Nevis remains a committed partner in the push for a future free of the disease.

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