On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Mexico\u2019s Secretary of Health, David Kershenobich, announced that the country has successfully met its goals for HIV treatment and control among diagnosed cases. During the Ma\u00f1anera del Pueblo press conference, he outlined an ambitious national objective: to eliminate HIV by 2030.<\/p>\n
Currently, an estimated 430,000 people in Mexico live with HIV. Of these, about 70%\u2014roughly 302,000 individuals\u2014are aware of their status. Among those diagnosed, 95% have access to treatment, and 95% of those achieve viral suppression, meaning the virus is controlled effectively.<\/p>\n
The main challenge ahead is identifying the approximately 128,000 people who remain unaware they carry the virus. This step is crucial to advancing the international \u201c95-95-95\u201d target: 95% diagnosed, 95% of those on treatment, and 95% achieving viral suppression.<\/p>\n
Kershenobich emphasized the importance of widespread testing, which is free and available to everyone regardless of health insurance status. Testing can be done at primary care units across all 32 states, as well as through health fairs, school campaigns, workplaces, and specialized institutions. The recommendation is clear: anyone who has begun their sexual life should get tested to enable early detection.<\/p>\n
Access to antiretroviral medication is also guaranteed and free of charge. The government ensures continuous supply through consolidated purchasing and nationwide distribution. People covered by IMSS, IMSS-Bienestar, ISSSTE, Pemex, state health services, the Armed Forces, and the Navy all have access to these treatments. Additionally, medications are provided at CAPASITS centers, hospitals serving uninsured patients, and specialized clinics like IMSS\u2019s CLISIDA.<\/p>\n
Importantly, treatment is dispensed in three-month or longer supplies based on medical advice, reducing unnecessary trips to health facilities and supporting treatment adherence.<\/p>\n
Beyond treatment, Kershenobich highlighted its preventive power: individuals who achieve an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV. \u201cUndetectable equals untransmittable,\u201d he said, underscoring how this concept has transformed both the disease\u2019s trajectory and the quality of life for those living with HIV.<\/p>\n
Mexico also offers preventive tools such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for people at higher risk and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which can be administered within 72 hours after potential exposure. These services are accessible at the same centers providing testing and treatment.<\/p>\n
The Secretary concluded by affirming that Mexico guarantees universal access to HIV prevention, detection, and care under the framework of Universal Health Service\u2014a model that strengthens the country\u2019s health system and promotes inclusive, equitable care for all.<\/p>\n
For migrants and diverse communities navigating health systems, this progress signals a commitment to accessible, stigma-free HIV services, reinforcing the right to health as a cornerstone of social inclusion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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