According to Dr Akanbong, the use of ART was critical to preventing HIV-related deaths, noting that more than 13,000 deaths were averted through the treatment in 2025 alone. Dr Akanbong said modern HIV treatment had become more convenient, with some patients able to take a single combination tablet daily, making adherence easier. “There is hope in ART treatment. There is hope to live healthy and live your God-given life,” he said. She said responsible reporting could encourage people to test, promote health-seeking behaviour, increase awareness of HIV prevention options and support treatment adherence.