Luanda: The First Vice-Speaker of the National Assembly, Americo Cuononoca, stated on Wednesday that revising the HIV/AIDS Law in Angola is a strategic priority to strengthen human rights protection, combat stigma, and bring the country in line with scientific advances in responding to the epidemic. Speaking at the opening of a workshop dedicated to advances in medicine in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Cuononoca said that despite the progress achieved, significant challenges persist that require a more inclusive, integrated approach centred on the dignity of the human person. According to Angola Press News Agency, Cuononoca stressed that advances in antiretroviral therapy have transformed HIV from a death sentence into a controllable chronic condition, enabling those affected to live long and productive lives. He also mentioned the global '95-95-95' strategy, which aims to end HIV/AIDS by 2030 and has guided international efforts to reduce new infections and deaths associated with the disease. The lawmaker ac knowledged the Angolan government's efforts to expand access to diagnosis and treatment, but warned that challenges such as stigma, discrimination, and unequal access to health services persist, particularly among women and young people. Despite being a milestone at the time of its approval, the parliamentary leader considered that the current legislation needs updating in light of new scientific evidence and social transformations, advocating a person-centered and human rights-based approach. He highlighted the strengthening of protection against stigma and discrimination, the guarantee of confidentiality, universal access to health services, and alignment with international best practices and the Sustainable Development Goals as principles guiding the revision of the law. The First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly reported that the legislative body had already approved, in general terms, the relevant legislative proposals for the health sector, including the Basic Law of the Health System and the pr oposal for a comprehensive response to HIV, which is currently under discussion in committee. The politician reaffirmed Parliament's commitment to inclusive dialogue, urging social actors to participate in the legislative process. He argued that the fight against HIV/AIDS should be integrated into a broader strategy to strengthen the national health system and reduce social inequalities. Finally, he reiterated that the fight against HIV/AIDS is a matter of social justice, human rights and sustainable development, and that Angola has the capacity to control the epidemic through political will, investment and social mobilisation. According to the presented data, more than 300,000 Angolans are living with HIV, with an estimated prevalence rate of around 1.9% among adults aged 15 to 49. Approximately 70% of those diagnosed are receiving treatment, although there are still gaps in the provision of early diagnosis.