5,160 ACB people living with HIV in ON, representing 19% of all
people living with HIV (2009) 431 new diagnosed with HIV in ON,
representing 28% of all new HIV diagnoses (2009)
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An environment supportive of those infected and affected by HIV
and AIDS, and free of new HIV transmissions.
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Provide leadership in the response to HIV/AIDS in African,
Caribbean and Black communities.
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Coordinate & support Strategy implementation,
revision/renewal, monitoring & evaluation Advise & advocate
on HIV/AIDS & related issues affecting ACB communities Promote
the greater involvement of ACB PHAs in the response Ensure &
maintain the relevance, effectiveness & impact of ACCHO Engage
ACB communities in the response
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1. Research
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2. Capacity-building
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3. Policy and advocacy
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Ontario HIV/AIDS Strategy for African, Caribbean and Black
Communities, 2013-2018
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Key strategies Individual/family level Raise awareness Address
barriers to HIV testing & disclosure Provide supports
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Key strategies Community level Engage religious/spiritual
leaders & faith-based communities Engage supportive community
leaders/champions Improve accessibility, inclusiveness &
cultural safety to health & social services
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Key strategies Province level Reduce HIV stigma, discrimination
& misconceptions Change laws & policies that negatively
impact ACB PHAs Provide guidance & leadership to implement ACB
& HIV research