International respiratory forum calls on governments to strengthen response to HIV, Covid-19

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International respiratory forum calls on governments to strengthen response to HIV, Covid19

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The Forum of International Respiratory Societies says the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the focus from HIV testing. File imageThe Forum of International Respiratory Societies says the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the focus from HIV testing and restricted access to Covid-19 vaccines for people living with HIV.

“Covid-19 lockdowns and other restrictions disrupted HIV testing. In many countries, this led to steep drops in diagnoses and treatment referrals. In addition to the challenges posed by lockdowns, vaccines have not become accessible to many HIV patients.” “Patients who are HIV-positive remain at high risk for respiratory diseases like TB and Covid-19, so vaccination and early treatment are key,” said Lynn Schnapp, president of the American Thoracic Society , a Firs founding member.

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