MUNICH, GERMANY, July 30 – Representatives from the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC), Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF), Ministry of Health (MOH), Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA), University of Malaya, and Sunway Group presented a special Satellite Symposium at the 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS2024) in Munich, Germany. Chaired by Professor Dato’ Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman, the symposium titled “Overcoming Barriers to PrEP & Innovations in HIV Services in Malaysia” highlighted Malaysia’s initiatives to combat rising sexual transmission of HIV, including the challenges faced in implementing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) amidst strong cultural and religious beliefs.
The symposium also addressed innovative HIV financing models, stressing the importance of sustaining AIDS response in a post-pandemic world. Sunway Group was recognized for their leadership in advancing region-wide sustainability efforts and supporting the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. Sunway Group’s programs, such as the Health Outreach Programme for Everyone (HOPE) and the Borneo Health Access Programme (SHAPE), provide holistic support to People Living with HIV in underserved areas. Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, emphasized their commitment to bridging the urban-rural divide and addressing stigma in conservative communities.
