UNAIDS Flashcards
What does UNAIDS stand for?
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
True or False: UNAIDS was established in 1996.
True
What is the primary goal of UNAIDS?
To lead the global response to the HIV epidemic.
Fill in the blank: UNAIDS is a collaboration of _____ UN organizations.
11
Which UN agency is the lead agency for UNAIDS?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the main focus of UNAIDS?
To reduce new HIV infections, improve access to treatment, and eliminate stigma and discrimination.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a key area of UNAIDS’ work? A) Advocacy B) Research C) Climate Change
C) Climate Change
What year did the UN General Assembly hold a special session on HIV/AIDS?
2001
True or False: UNAIDS operates independently of other UN agencies.
False
What is the name of the global strategy UNAIDS launched in 2014?
The Fast-Track Strategy
Fill in the blank: UNAIDS aims to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by _____
2030
Who is the current Executive Director of UNAIDS?
Winnie Byanyima
What is the role of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board?
To oversee and guide UNAIDS’ work.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions has the highest prevalence of HIV? A) Europe B) Africa C) Asia
B) Africa
What does the term ‘HIV’ stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
True or False: UNAIDS provides funding directly to countries for HIV programs.
False
What is one of the key strategies used by UNAIDS to combat HIV/AIDS?
Increasing access to antiretroviral therapy.
Fill in the blank: UNAIDS works in partnership with _____, civil society, and communities.
governments
What is the purpose of the Global AIDS Monitoring system?
To track progress towards global AIDS targets.
Multiple Choice: Which initiative aims to reduce the number of new HIV infections among young women? A) DREAMS B) WISH C) SMART
A) DREAMS
What is the significance of the 90-90-90 targets set by UNAIDS?
To ensure that 90% of people living with HIV know their status, 90% of those diagnosed receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 90% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression by 2020.
True or False: UNAIDS works with the private sector to combat HIV/AIDS.
True
What does the acronym ‘ARV’ stand for in the context of HIV treatment?
Antiretroviral
Fill in the blank: UNAIDS focuses on the _____ of people living with HIV.
rights
What is a key challenge in the global response to HIV/AIDS?
Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key population at higher risk of HIV infection? A) Healthcare workers B) Young adults C) Men who have sex with men
C) Men who have sex with men
