In May, Cuba announced it would fully support and cover costs for gender-reassignment surgery. Tangible positive changes for gays that have government blessing have inspired a sense of awareness and acceptance across the population. The launch and celebration featured Cuban and rainbow flags, music, speakers, picnics, and beach and water sports. While the nation has the goal of developing a vaccine and cure for the disease, it seeks to combat more infections now through awareness, education, support and prevention. In Cuba, HIV treatment, related drugs, medicines and care are free. In contrast, the US rate is six times greater. Together with You is a grassroots initiative to prevent the spread of AIDS among men through sex with other men and has government support.Īccording to the United Nations, Cuba has one of the lowest HIV/AIDS rates in the world with a 0.1% infection rate. Several hundred Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their friends converged at the Mi Cayito section of Guanabo Beach east of Havana on June 14, to celebrate newfound pride and launch "Together with You".
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