By Liam McLoughlin | GAIA Vaccine Foundation Volunteer
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Malian children are more vulnerable than ever. Due to an overburdened health care system and decreased access to mother-to-child HIV prevention services, children are more likely to be born with HIV.
The Imperial College of London estimates that HIV-related deaths in high-burden areas could increase by 10% due to the effects of COVID-19. Extra help and generosity will be needed to provide supplies, adapt HIV services and help ensure that COVID-19 will not be fought at the expense of HIV/AIDS.
GAIA Vaccine Foundation provides free HIV testing, counseling and treatment to mothers to reduce the number of children born with HIV. Given how the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced access to treatment and continuity of care for people living with HIV, these services are more important than ever.
With your generosity and support, we can continue to ensure children in Mali are born free of HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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