Ending the Epidemics SC (EtE SC) and DHEC were recently invited to Washington, D.C. to bring the U=U display to the launch of the U=U National Task Force. According to Prevention Access Campaign, South Carolina is the only state in the nation to have made such a dramatic, impactful U=U display. The display demonstrates for someone in treatment living with HIV, “Undetectable = Untransmittable.” 

“It is an honor to have representatives from South Carolina demonstrating your state’s commitment to U=U, the work you are all doing and to display the sign you’ve created,” said Deondre Moore, senior consultant for PAC, in his invitation to DHEC. “The world needs to see this display.” 

Three events highlighted the launch of the U=U Nation Taskforce, beginning with a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas District 18 and a member of the Congressional HIV Caucus, announced the launch of the task force. This was followed by a Gratitude Gathering for U=U Allies held at the Human Rights Campaign Headquarters. 

There was also screening of the Ending HIV in America Film, held June 8 at the Alamo Drafthouse Theatre. (Click here to watch this film for free!)

Participation in this event demonstrates a brilliant partnership of dedicated allies promoting the revolutionary good news of Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), that a person living with HIV, who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load, cannot sexually transmit HIV. 

Continuing this great partnership, a small South Carolina team is creating a build-your-own U=U modular display instruction manual for PAC to post on its website for others to use. The goal is to help everyone living with HIV achieve viral suppression, benefit from U=U and end HIV in the U.S. and the world.