In Togo, religious leaders reaffirm shared commitment to bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threattranslated

In Togo, religious leaders reaffirm shared commitment to bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threat

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Mon, 11/09/2026 - 14:03

A regional, multi-stakeholder dialogue in Lom é , Togo, which concluded 6 November, brought a declaration from representatives of faith-based organizations, religious leaders, people living with HIV and those affected by HIV, civil society, youth, development partners, and government agencies that reaffirmed a shared commitment to ending new HIV infections and bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threat.

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Photos: Eglise Méthodiste du Togo

"The HIV response is at a critical crossroads due to declining funding, persistent stigma and discrimination, weaknesses in the health systems of sub-Saharan African countries, and the growing vulnerability of young people and key populations," reads the declaration. "While there have been notable developments in the fight against the epidemic, gaps still remain."

For instance, in Côte d'Ivoire, there are 414,078 people living with HIV, including 268,475 women, 126,546 men, and 19,057 children.

It is particularly concerning that…