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NAM aidsmap (Closed)

NAM was a charity based in the United Kingdom. It worked to change lives by sharing information about HIV and AIDS believing independent, clear and accurate information was vital in the fight against HIV and AIDS. 

Closure: Summer 2024

"With heavy hearts, we announce the proposed closure of our beloved charity, NAM aidsmap, this month. After 37 years of pioneering health journalism, community engagement, and empowerment through information, we will cease operations this summer. We are incredibly proud of the millions we've reached worldwide and the grassroots ingenuity and commitment of our team and partners.

NAM was founded by volunteers at London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard in 1987, at a time when there was no effective treatment for HIV, when AIDS hysteria was widespread and there was very little reliable information. The National AIDS Manual, then a ringbound folder, swiftly became an important, evidence-based, reference point for professionals as well as people diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. aidsmap has remained a source for accurate and reliable HIV information over the years, covering key scientific events and making information about treatment, prevention and support accessible to wider audiences. aidsmap has supported people with HIV to access and engage with healthcare and the lifesaving medication that is now available; we have advocated for PrEP and have been a key player in endorsing and disseminating the knowledge that effective HIV treatment means no risk of sexual transmission (aka UequalsU).

As you may know, the HIV sector faces numerous challenges and uncertainties. With broader access to prevention and treatment, and more widely accessible information, it has become increasingly difficult for us to secure funding amidst rising costs. Regrettably, the Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision to propose to close aidsmap in July. Despite exploring alternatives, we do not see a sustainable path forward. We must make this decision while still solvent to ensure a respectful and orderly wind-up for our staff, freelancers, partners, funders, beneficiaries, and suppliers. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our vision for a world where HIV is no longer a threat to health or happiness. Together, we have made a difference."

NAM Aidsmap has been an unparalleled information resource for people living with HIV and AIDS. Above all, it made the complex simpler, making treatment information relatable, accessible and understandable. As we barrel towards the goal of no new UK acquired HIV infections by 2030, there will still be thousands of people still living with HIV and it is foolish to think the figure drop to actual zero. Some argue nothing is irreplaceable but this extraordinary resource was a pillar providing insight, balance, and accountability - qualities that seem to be less relevant in these uncertain times. MENRUS.CO.UK has hundreds of links to NAM Aidsmap which it has started to remove but every time we remove a link, we think of you. [MENRUS.CO.UK Editing Team]

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