Undetectable = Untransmittable

HIV organisations around the world endorse the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” slogan launched by the Prevention Access Campaign. This states that those who take antiretroviral treatment regularly, and have achieved an undetectable viral load as a result, cannot pass on the virus to others. The message helps to tackle the stigma towards those living with HIV, and provides many people living with HIV with the reassurance that they are not a threat to their partners. However, in lower resource settings, the message has less resonance, as individuals often face more difficulty in accessing HIV services, including viral load testing. As such these issues need to be addressed before U=U can have an impact on people living with HIV in these countries.