The Syndemic Solutions Summit focused on a syndemic approach to ending five health epidemics: HIV, STI’s, viral hepatitis, substance use and mental health, and reproductive and sexual health.
Forty years ago, visionary activists developed the Denver Principles manifesto, which shaped the active involvement of people living with HIV in the AIDS response. This was a historic first step towards the Greater Involvement of People with HIV (GIPA) principle, which promotes the meaningful participation of people living with HIV in decision-making, not as passive subjects
with you today because the strategy has been informed by your efforts as you have heard her go the voices of many americans have shaped the strategy, voices of people across the country who are advocating for it and living with hiv. and this strategy pays tribute to the many we have tragically lost to this epidemic, but it also represents a commitment for an entire nation for a healthier future. the message is clear, we need the entire country involve. and this epidemic affects everyone. you don t have to be infected to be affected by this virus. i am especially honored to be part of this unveiling because i have had the privilege of viewing this epidemic from multiple perspectives. first i am a physician and in mica rear of caring for patients for over 30 years, cared for many patients with hiv/aids. in fact i was chief resident of boston city hospital 30 years ago when the first cases were being described so to watch this progression has been extraordinary for me on a perso