Our goal is not to completely eradicate the infection - that would be very difficult - but to produce a vaccine that will prevent not infection but disease. I think this is more possible.
Luc MontagnierRead
They don't actually see the real world, where 95% of the people with HIV are not treated and are dying. And even though we have some blue sky now in our country, the sky could become cloudy again very soon.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the ongoing struggle faced by many people living with HIV and the importance of continued awareness and treatment.
Luc Montagnier emphasizes the harsh reality that a vast majority of individuals living with HIV do not receive adequate treatment, which leads to dire consequences. He warns against complacency, noting that while there may be current progress and positivity in addressing the HIV epidemic, the threat of regression remains ever-present if we do not remain vigilant and proactive in our efforts to provide care and advocacy.
Themes
HivTreatmentHealthcareAwarenessAdvocacyHumanitarian
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about global health, a speaker could use this quote to emphasize the need for continued efforts in HIV treatment.
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