What are the lessons of HIV to contain COVID-19? For Kevin
Osborne, director of the International AIDS Society, any response involves
intensifying tests and mobilizing private funds for research.
This disease passed in four decades from being an implacable
murderer in the shade to having an international day and a dedicated agency
within the UN.
Q: Are there reasons for optimism?
A: Unlike HIV, this virus was given a very early name and
things were learned about it right away. But there are also many points that we
are unaware of. We must analyze how we deal with these ambiguities in our daily
lives.
The best way to respond to COVID-19 is by understanding what
we are dealing with. Therefore, diagnostic tests are the key. The main premise
of action against HIV is based on people knowing their status. You have to
diagnose and diagnose incessantly.
Q: How should you deal with COVID-19 once the state of
emergency is overcome?
A: COVID-19 will change many things. It is affecting the
architecture of society. Going back to business as usual would be foolish.
HIV showed that although there was substantial progress in
terms of treatment, the epidemic has not ended, and therefore efforts must be
maintained so that everyone in need has access.
We need the private sector to engage in research seriously
and not just with shallow promises.
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