Launch of the APEC Action Plan to End the HIV Epidemic (2026-2031)

This 90-minute event formally launched the APEC Action Plan to End the HIV Epidemic (2026-2031), which was endorsed by the APEC Health Working Group in March 2026. The APEC Action Plan provides a practical framework for economies to accelerate progress toward the UNAIDS and UNGA 2030 HIV goals. It incorporates input from government officials, multilateral organizations, clinicians, researchers, civil society, industry, and people living with HIV across the APEC region. The APEC Action Plan is designed to support economies at different stages of the HIV epidemic by offering globally aligned targets, measurable indicators, and adaptable policy options.

 

This virtual launch event:

• Featured keynote remarks from Mr. Zhai Tingbao, Deputy Director-General, Department of Infectious Disease Control & Prevention, National Disease Control & Prevention Administration, P.R. China (APEC 2026 Host Economy)

• Introduced the Pillars, Targets, and Recommended Actions contained in the APEC Action Plan

• Highlighted perspectives from APEC economies, including Peru, Singapore, and Chinese Taipei, and partners including UNAIDS, PAHO, and America Viva on implementation

• Explored opportunities for continued regional collaboration to accelerate progress toward ending the HIV epidemic​​​