From October 13 to 15, 2024, Paris will host the Fast-Track Cities 2024 Conference.
The primary goal of this event is to summarize a decade of work by a global network that includes over 550 cities united in the fight against HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis, while also setting priorities for the next ten years.
Odessa, which signed the Paris Declaration in 2017, has made significant progress presented by Mayor Gennady 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 worked with by multidisciplinary teams. A support program for individuals with mental health issues due to substance use has also been implemented.
Despite the war, no social program has been cut, and on the contrary, Odessa has expanded its assistance to vulnerable populations.
This year’s conference topics focus on addressing the issues of vulnerable communities and sharing experiences to achieve fair and inclusive health outcomes.
“Currently, a key issue for us is creating a barrier-free environment. The experience of Paris, which hosted the Paralympic Games, serves as an inspiration. I am confident that continued cooperation will lead to even greater successes in all areas of societal life, where the main value is human health and the creation of equal opportunities,” emphasized Gennady Trukhanov.
