Mark Nelson
MA, MBBS, FRCP
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / Imperial College Medical School, United Kingdom
Health Innovations to Reduce the Impact of Stigma in HIV/STI Care 2025
Thank You!
- The Health Innovations to Reduce the Impact of Stigma in HIV/STI Care 2025 successfully took place on 12 June 2025 as the official pre-meeting of APACC 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
- The workshop has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (2.5 credits) and Taiwan AIDS Society (2 credits). More information can be found on the "Accreditation" tab
About this program
Health Innovations to Reduce the Impact of Stigma in HIV/STI Care offers an interactive platform that brings together patient community representatives, healthcare professionals, and health innovators to explore how digital technologies can transform care for people living with HIV (PLHIV). The goal is to foster open dialogue, promote shared decision-making, and address the stigma that remains a major barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
Participants will engage in discussions on the latest advancements in medical technologies—including mobile apps, telehealth, social media, and wearable devices—and examine practical strategies for integrating these tools into existing healthcare systems. By focusing on accessibility, anonymity, and personalization, these innovations offer a powerful means to educate, advocate, and support PLHIV while ensuring confidentiality and reducing fear of judgment.
This meeting emphasizes the role of technology in creating safe spaces, enhancing medication adherence, and enabling real-time support. It also highlights how digital platforms can extend public health messaging to at-risk communities and allies, promoting greater awareness, inclusivity, and health equity.
A key focus of the program is shared decision-making (SDM), which positions patients as active participants in their care. By combining clinical expertise with patients’ lived experiences and values, SDM ensures that treatment plans are not only evidence-based but also relevant and sustainable. This approach helps build trust, improve outcomes, and respect the autonomy of PLHIV.
Through dynamic discussions, real-world case studies, and collaborative knowledge exchange, the event aims to strengthen relationships among stakeholders and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions in HIV and STI care. Ultimately, the Health Innovations to Reduce the Impact of Stigma in HIV/STI Care 2025 seeks to reduce stigma and discrimination, empower patients, and promote a healthcare environment that values dignity, equality, and partnership.