Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U)
A Revolution in the Fight against HIV
I=I
I=I
CHANGE LE MONDE DU VIH
Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U) or I=I marks a major advance in the understanding and management of HIV. It means a person living with HIV who is on effective treatment does not transmit the virus. This discovery, based on solid research, brings hope and change to the way we view HIV today.
This is evidence-based and emphasizes the importance of adherence to treatment and regular medical follow-up.
Why it matters
🛑Change perceptions
- 💡 Many people continue to fear HIV, in part because of stigma and lack of information.
- ✅ U = U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) shows that people living with HIV who are on effective treatment do not pose a risk to their partners or community.
🔬Encourage testing and treatment
- 🔎 This information motivates more people to get tested and to start treatment.
- 💊 Knowing that HIV can be controlled and rendered non-transmissible helps reduce fears and break common misconceptions about the virus.
❤️Protect relationships
- 👩❤️👨 For couples where one partner is positive, U = U allows a fulfilling relationship without risk of transmission.
- 🤝 It strengthens trust, intimacy, and the well-being of the couple.