Vietnam makes breakthrough towards UN's 95–95–95 target

SKĐS - Vietnam is among the first countries in the region to approach the United Nations' 95–95–95 target, an important milestone towards ending AIDS by 2030.

What are the UN's 95–95–95 goals?

The 95–95–95 target set by the United Nations is a global strategy to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The three pillars of this goal are considered the "guiding light" for all HIV prevention and control programs in the world .

- 95% of people infected with HIV know their status (This is the first step, determining access to services and treatment).

- 95% of people who know their HIV status are treated with antiretroviral drugs (Early treatment not only improves health but also dramatically reduces the risk of transmission).

- 95% of people on ARV treatment have viral loads below the suppression threshold. (When the viral load is low, the patient is almost no longer able to transmit HIV – a key factor in ending the epidemic).

The 95–95–95 target is not only a health issue, but also reflects the development of health care systems, service management capacity and community engagement in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The 95–95–95 target set by the United Nations is a global strategy to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Vietnam makes breakthrough towards UN's 95–95–95 target

According to statistics from the Department of Disease Prevention - Ministry of Health , by December 2024, Vietnam has recorded significant progress, and is considered by the international community as one of the pioneering countries in the region approaching the 95-95-95 target. Specifically:

91% of people living with HIV in the community know their status.

75% of people who know their HIV status access ARV treatment.

96% of people on ARV treatment have viral loads below the suppression threshold.

In particular, the 96% rate of people on treatment achieving low viral loads is considered very high, showing that the quality of treatment is stable and the ability of patients to comply with medication in Vietnam is improving strongly.

These figures demonstrate Vietnam's persistent efforts over many years, and affirm that Vietnam's HIV/AIDS prevention model is on the right track and keeping up with global trends.

Vietnam is one of the pioneering countries in the region approaching the United Nations' 95–95–95 target.

The decisive factors that helped Vietnam achieve this result

Vietnam's achievements do not come from a single effort, but from the sum of many factors, from big policies to small actions in the community.

Firstly, the close direction of the Government, the National Assembly and the National Steering Committee for AIDS, Drug and Prostitution Prevention and Control, together with a synchronous system of policies and laws, creates favorable conditions for people infected with HIV to access medical services.

Second, with the efforts of the health sector, Vietnam has implemented a comprehensive care model - from prevention, testing for high-risk subjects, treatment to supportive care for people infected with HIV - with a wide service network, covering the commune and ward levels.

Third, there is strong participation of community organizations, especially social organizations, networks of people living with HIV and vulnerable groups. They are not only beneficiaries but also "extended arms" of the health sector, helping people living with HIV and vulnerable groups to have closer access to HIV/AIDS prevention and control services.

Thanks to the close coordination between the State – the health sector – the community, Vietnam has created a model of HIV/AIDS prevention that is humane, effective and sustainable. This consensus is the key to making Vietnam one of the leading countries in the region to achieve the fastest progress on the journey towards the 95–95–95 target.

Health and Life Newspaper in collaboration with the Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health) launched the 'National Press Award on HIV/AIDS prevention and control'.

The National Press Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control is an award organized by the Health & Life Newspaper in collaboration with the Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health), to honor outstanding press works that truly reflect typical individuals and groups in all regions of the country in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

RULES OF THE "NATIONAL PRESS AWARD ON HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL" ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1. Name of the Award

"National Press Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control"

Article 2. Topics

Outstanding individuals and groups from all over the country in the fight against HIV/AIDS; vividly reflecting the efforts and contributions of groups and individuals in propaganda, prevention, care, treatment and support for people infected with HIV/AIDS and vulnerable groups; contributing to eliminating stigma and discrimination, spreading the spirit of humanity and community responsibility.

Article 3. Contestants

All Vietnamese citizens aged 18 and over, living in and outside the country. Members of the Organizing Committee, Jury, and Secretariat are not allowed to participate.

Article 4. Regulations on contest entries

1. Genre:

- Reportage, memoir, notes, portrait

- Photo: Reportage with at least 10 photos, telling a story through images on a topic related to HIV/AIDS.

- Television, multimedia: Television programs, documentaries on traditional platforms (TV) or electronic platforms, social networks.

2. Form of expression:

Entries can be in many different forms:

- In traditional form (article, video) In new form: Infographic, emagazine, megastory, longform... or combine many forms in one work to best convey the content, message and meaning of the work.

Note:

We do not accept works in the genre of news or regular events related to HIV/AIDS. All works must have a specific topic, be in-depth, have clear ideas and characters.

Do not use fictional characters; do not use special effects to change content or images; do not use artificial intelligence to create works.

3. Contest conditions of the work

- Eligible works must be published and broadcast from July 10, 2024 to November 20, 2025.

- For cases that have not been published or broadcast: The Organizing Committee will select to publish on the Health and Life Newspaper and the Newspaper's ecosystem.

- The Organizing Committee has the right to disqualify incomplete or non-compliant applications.

- The Organizing Committee will not return unqualified works.

4. Application documents

- Author/group information: Full name, pen name (if any), date of birth, gender.

- Contact information: Permanent address, phone number, email.

- Work unit (if any).

- Data to be submitted when participating in the contest:

+ Electronic newspaper: electronic newspaper link.

+ Television: Audio and video with script/narration.

+ Press photos: high resolution original image files, full captions.

- How to submit entries: submit your entry online via the website: https://giaibaochi2025.skds.vn

Article 5. Rights and responsibilities

1. Author

- Responsible for copyright, accuracy and legality of the work.

- Agree to let the Organizing Committee use the work for propaganda, exhibition, and publication (with the author's name clearly stated) in the media and press.

2. Organizing Committee

- Information security, public and transparent scoring and selection.

- Have the right to use the contest entry for communication purposes, not for commercial purposes.

Article 6. Time and address for receiving works

- Time of receipt: From the launch date to November 20, 2025 (calculated from the time of online submission).

- Receiving address: Send online via https://giaibaochi2025.skds.vn.

Article 7. Prize structure

- Award-winning works are divided into 3 groups, each group includes 4 award levels.

+ Written works

+ Group of photographic works

+ Television and multimedia group

- Total of 12 prizes, including:

+ 03 First Prizes: each prize is worth 20,000,000 VND

+ 03 Second Prizes: each prize is worth 12,000,000 VND

+ 03 Third Prizes: each prize worth 8,000,000 VND

+ 03 Consolation Prizes: each prize worth 5,000,000 VND

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