The Centre Think Tank logo in pink consists of the word “Centre” with a dot in the middle of the letter “C”, all in pink.
The Centre Think Tank logo in pink consists of the word “Centre” with a dot in the middle of the letter “C”, all in pink.
The Centre Think Tank logo in pink consists of the word “Centre” with a dot in the middle of the letter “C”, all in pink.

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Fighting HIV and AIDS

This paper explores a potential treatment for HIV and how similar drugs could be rolled out.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Fighting HIV and AIDS: How we can win the battle against HIV and AIDS". Under this is a collection of test tubes, tests, pill boxes and documents. Below this are the words "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, May 29th 2019. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

Fighting HIV and AIDS: How we can win the battle against HIV and AIDS

This paper contains a definition of HIV and AIDS, looks at their histories, explores the drugs used to treat them, and then proposes a plan for distributing the drugs in the UK.
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Quick summary

  • Current HIV treatments include PEP and PrEP for before and after someone has been exposed to HIV.
  • Treatments for HIV are being tested such as a shock and kill method for remaining HIV cells.
  • We support a HIV drugs fund, fast tracked NICE approval and a soft Brexit to ensure easy travel if the drug is produced outside the UK.
  • Outside of the UK the UK should work with the World Health Organisation and charitable organisations to distribute any new drug.

Authors

Torrin Wilkins

Director and Founder

Torrin is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.