The 3 by 5 Initiative

This website contains archived information on "3 by 5". For the latest updates on WHO's HIV/AIDS activities, please visit www.who.int/hiv.

The "3 by 5" initiative, launched by UNAIDS and WHO in 2003, was a global TARGET to provide three million people living with HIV/AIDS in low- and middle-income countries with life-prolonging antiretroviral treatment (ART) by the end of 2005. It was a step towards the GOAL of making universal access of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment accessible for all who need them as a human right.

Stories from Countries

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VOICES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS

Breaking the cycle of violence Balabwa’s story Mama Sasa of Lesotho - "Grandma takes care of 27 people" A second chance at life - the story of Sheila Mosarwa, Mochudi, Botswana

Access to treatment – a changed life: Phala’s story Women living with Denial, Discrimination and HIV/AIDS in Ukraine Paul Kebakile - "fighting stigma in Botswana"

KEY SOURCES "3 by 5" progress reports June 2005 December 2004 June 2004 "3 by 5" country information Country profiles, epi fact sheets WHO HIV/AIDS Plan 2004-2005 Plan "3 by 5" strategy Document

FIGURES ART coverage in low- and middle-income countries as of June 2005 Table showing coverage by regions World map on countries with the highest unmet ART need Map with 20 countries highlighted World map on ART coverage, June 2005

- Upcoming events - 2005
- Key events - 2004

- Antiretroviral Treatment
- Care, treatment and support for women and their children living with HIV/AIDS

- Online toolkit for antiretroviral treatment
- Online toolkit for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in sex work settings
- Online toolkit for HIV/AIDS Testing and Counselling

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