From October 13 to 15, 2024, Paris will host the Fast-Track Cities 2024 conference. 

The event aims to summarize ten years of a global network that has united over 550 cities in the fight against HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis, while also identifying work directions for the next decade. 

Odessa, which signed the Paris Declaration in 2017, has achieved significant results, as presented by Mayor Gennady Trukhanov. 

Since 2017, funding for city programs has increased more than fourfold. Currently:  
- 98% of people living with HIV know their status;   
- 96% are receiving treatment;  
- 96% have an undetectable viral load. 

Special attention is paid to high-risk groups, with multidisciplinary teams working with them. A program has been implemented to assist individuals with mental disorders due to substance use. 

Despite the ongoing war, no social programs have been cut; on the contrary, Odessa has expanded support for vulnerable populations. 

This year's conference focuses on addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities and sharing experiences to achieve fair and inclusive health outcomes. 

«Currently, creating an accessible environment is a crucial issue for us. The experience of Paris, which hosted the Paralympic Games, is inspiring. I am convinced that further cooperation and interaction will allow us to achieve even greater progress in all areas of societal life where the main value is human health and the creation of equal opportunities,» said Gennady Trukhanov.