PPAN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. The organization works to combat stigma and discrimination, foster non-discriminatory attitudes, prevent the spread of infections, and create an informed society where individuals feel empowered to speak openly about their health status.
PPAN was established in 2006 and has been actively involved in healthcare advocacy, treatment access, and community support initiatives in Armenia. The organization has implemented numerous projects focused on providing care and support for people living with HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. PPAN has also conducted research on HIV infection and strengthened civil society organizations in their response to HIV in Armenia.
PPAN has played a key role in the efforts to improve access to medicines and strengthening intellectual property laws in Armenia, contributing to the issuance of the country’s first-ever compulsory license on TDF/FTC, a crucial step in expanding treatment access. Additionally, the organization has supported legal system reforms aimed at improving access to essential medicines. However, continued efforts are necessary to further intellectual property law reforms and to monitor the implementation of these legal changes.