UNAIDS press release
GENEVA, 26 October 2026 — The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) has reaffirmed strong support for a continued, streamlined and efficient UNAIDS Joint Programme. Board members were unanimous that its transformation must protect people and communities living with, at risk and affected by HIV, and ensure governments and communities sustain and enhance the gains of the AIDS response.
In her remarks, Executive Director Winnie Byanyima captured the significance of the decision, “You have rejected the sunsetting of UNAIDS and chosen instead to transform and strengthen this unique Joint Programme. I thank programme countries, donors, civil society and activists who stood firm and fought for the future of UNAIDS. Saving the Joint Programme is only the beginning. Now we must transform it and get that transformation right.”
The Board requested the Executive Director to establish a Transition Task Team, comprising Secretariat and Cosponsor representatives and two community representatives nominated by the PCB NGO delegation. The team will work closely with implementing countries, consult relevant Joint Programme stakeholders and be accountable to the Board for delivering a fully costed implementation plan.
Read the full press release here.
SEE ALSO:
- Health Policy Watch | UNAIDS board rejects ‘sunsetting’, opting instead for transformation
Source : UNAIDS
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