Luxembourg has announced that it will champion the 90–90–90 treatment target and has pledged an additional €500 000 for its implementation in addition to its current multi-year funding agreement.
A collaboration between Luxembourg and UNAIDS will entail the organization of high-level thematic consultations in 2015 to generate political, technical and strategic recommendations to help countries achieve the new treatment target. Luxembourg will further use its championship to promote the 90–90–90 target at the highest political level, including within the European Union.
The announcement was made at the 35th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 9 to 11 December 2014. The collaboration will officially be launched at the beginning of 2015.
Under the 90–90–90 treatment target, 90% of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status, 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy and 90% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression by 2020. Modelling suggests that achieving this ambitious target will enable the world to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, which in turn will generate profound health and economic benefits.
Being one of the few donor countries in the world to maintain its official development assistance at 1% of its gross national income, Luxembourg serves as an example in international development cooperation. The country is also one of UNAIDS’ top donors and has always provided strong support in addressing the needs and rights of vulnerable groups and the promotion and protection of human rights.
“It is with great appreciation that UNAIDS welcomes Luxembourg as the champion of the 90–90–90 treatment target. The only way to reach this ambitious target is through approaches grounded in the principles of human rights, mutual respect and inclusion. With its strong commitment to promoting these values, Luxembourg is the ideal partner to champion 90–90–90 and we look forward to a successful collaboration.”
Michel Sidibé, UNAIDS Executive Director
“The 90-90-90 treatment target is a highly ambitious endeavour that we are very proud to champion. It is the sort of vision we need if we are serious about ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Luxembourg is fully committed to this championship and is looking forward to a very successful collaboration with UNAIDS.”
Martine Schommer, Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg
“The launch of the 90–90–90 treatment target at the 69th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2014 marks a decisive moment in the response to AIDS. By championing this target at the political, technical and financial levels, Luxembourg strongly supports this important cause, together with its longstanding partner, UNAIDS.”
Jean-Marc Hoscheit, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations in Geneva
