Global ambassadors unite online to flatten the HIV curve

Wazzup Pilipinas!


Catriona Gray, Pia Wurtzbach, and international experts unite online to advance the flattening of the HIV curve this World AIDS Day (WAD) 2020 commemoration-celebration.

These global ambassadors will promote the innovations in HIV prevention and developments in the advocacy at the online conference entitled "#SaferNowPH Summit 2020: Flattening the HIV Curve" on December 2-4 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM.

On Day 1 (December 2), the Summit is themed: "Dare to Change the International Perspective on HIV." International experts will present comprehensive and innovative strategies for addressing HIV.

• Dr. Nittaya Phanupak of Thailand's Institute of HIV Research and Innovations will discuss the status neutral approach, a more inclusive and holistic tactic in battling HIV.
• Dr. Frits van Griensven of the University of California's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics will talk about chem sex and its relation to HIV.
• Dr. Heather-Marie Schmidt, the Regional Advisor of UNAIDS Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific & the World Health Organization (WHO), will delve into pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a prevention method against HIV.

On Day 2 (December 3), the Summit is themed: "Care for the Local Community" to discuss the evolving continuum of HIV care in the country.

• Dr. Rossana Ditangco of Research Institute for Tropical Medicine's AIDS Research Group will introduce the new HIV treatment medicine called Dolutegravir.
• Dr. Van Philip Baton of the Department of Health – Region VII will discuss how COVID-19 and HIV intertwine with each other and develop a scheme to win over the twin pandemic.
• Catriona Gray, a global HIV advocate and LoveYourself ambassador will share how the HIV advocacy has impacted her life to become the ally that she has become.

On Day 3 (December 4), the Summit is themed: "Social Responsibility and Support for the HIV Advocacy" to improve psychosocial support for the HIV community in the country.

• RS Francisco, Frontrow Founder, will talk about social responsibility and support for the HIV advocacy.
• Bro. Noel Cabigting of Flourish Circle will impart how to be more compassionate with people living with HIV
• Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, a global HIV advocate and LoveYourself ambassador, will highlight the interlink between HIV and mental health.

The Summit will be hosted by the first-ever Miss Trans Global, Mela Franco Habijan.

Register for free on this link: bit.ly/SaferNowPHSummit to attend. The Summit is a part of the community's overall effort for the WAD 2020 as the global community marches towards ending AIDS by 2030.

The #SaferNowPH Summit 2020 is spearheaded by LoveYourself, Inc., co-presented by the World Health Organization Philippines, AHF Philippines, Faberco Life Sciences Inc., Club United PH, DOOH Philippines, and SKPA Philippines; supported by Premiere Condoms, EZ Lubricating Jelly, Bliss Four, Rotary Club of Valencia, QC, Rotary Club International District 3780, Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines; in partnership with Champion Community Centers, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Incorporated, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Macare Medicals Inc., Frontrow cares; Lauvette; and powered by Spaces MNL and Owl Right Studios.