Bahati is a rising advocate from Tanzania, advancing the rights and well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV), women, youth and marginalized communities. She has professional experience in the HIV response as a programs officer. She is also community representative in several spaces, including Tanzania Commission for AIDS, Medicines Patent Pool, AfroCAB and UNITAID. As an AVAC 2024 Advocacy Fellow, Bahati will focus on the scale-up of U=U for better health outcomes for those living with HIV as well as lower rates of HIV transmission among their sexual partners. She believes in a future where health, gender equity, and social justice intersect to create a world of inclusivity and empowerment.
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