{"id":2256,"date":"2024-08-29T07:43:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T07:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/?p=2256"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:34:24","slug":"pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-in-pregnant-women-as-an-effective-strategy-to-reduce-vertical-transmission-of-hiv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/pt\/2024\/08\/29\/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-in-pregnant-women-as-an-effective-strategy-to-reduce-vertical-transmission-of-hiv\/","title":{"rendered":"Miguel Bernardo: Um exemplo de coragem e supera\u00e7\u00e3o na luta contra o HIV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2256\" class=\"elementor elementor-2256\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f5f4fc6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f5f4fc6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24880c7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24880c7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\"Fiz o teste, comecei a tomar os medicamentos e, com o tempo, minha carga viral tornou-se indetect\u00e1vel. Em 2021, j\u00e1 estava indo ao hospital a cada seis meses em vez de tr\u00eas,\" lembra Miguel com um brilho nos olhos, uma mistura de al\u00edvio e orgulho pela sua determina\u00e7\u00e3o.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">On a day that was supposed to be like any other, on 14 May 2020, the life of Miguel Bernardo, a young man of just 24 years old from Vila Sede de Nicoadala changed completely. When he was diagnosed with HIV at a health fair, he felt the weight of the world fall on his shoulders. Hopelessness enveloped Miguel like a dark cloud, and his state of health deteriorated rapidly, bringing constant headaches and a deep sense of helplessness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">No entanto, num momento de reflex\u00e3o, em novembro de 2020, Miguel decidiu que n\u00e3o deixaria o HIV definir sua vida. Ele reuniu a coragem necess\u00e1ria para procurar ajuda no Centro de Sa\u00fade Sede de Nicoadala. Esse foi o primeiro passo de uma jornada transformadora. Encaminhado ao SAAJ, ele realizou novos testes e iniciou o tratamento com a Terapia Antirretroviral (TARV).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\"Fiz o teste, comecei a tomar os medicamentos e, com o tempo, minha carga viral tornou-se indetect\u00e1vel. Em 2021, j\u00e1 estava indo ao hospital a cada seis meses em vez de tr\u00eas,\" lembra Miguel com um brilho nos olhos, uma mistura de al\u00edvio e orgulho por sua determina\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In 2024, Miguel lives with an undetectable viral load, the result of his strict adherence to treatment. He is not just a survivor, but a true Health Warrior, recognized by SAAJ&#8217;s Health Councilors as one of the unit&#8217;s most dedicated young people. What&#8217;s most impressive is the role Miguel has chosen to play: he&#8217;s become a health worker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Miguel turns his story into motivation, challenging the social barriers that weigh so heavily on those living with HIV. His message resonates in the communities: \u2018With the right treatment, we can live a normal and full life. HIV does not define who we are; we are much more than our condition.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">By inspiring others to face HIV with courage and determination, Miguel has become a shining example that, even in the face of adversity, it is possible to turn pain into strength and empathy. Life is a journey, and Miguel Bernardo is showing the world that, with love and support, everyone can find their way to fulfilment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2946,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-2946\" src=\"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-12-at-10.40.42-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p><\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Miguel successfully went into treatment through PEPFAR funding in partnership with C-Sa\u00fade and the health authorities in Zamb\u00e9zia province.<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I took the test, started taking the medication and, over time, my viral load became undetectable. By 2021, I was going to the hospital every six months instead of three.&#8221; Miguel recalls with a twinkle in his eye, a mixture of relief and pride at his determination. On a day that was supposed to be like any other, on 14 May 2020, the life of Miguel Bernardo, a young man of just 24 years old from Vila Sede de Nicoadala changed completely. When he was diagnosed with HIV at a health fair, he felt the weight of the world fall on his shoulders. Hopelessness enveloped Miguel like a dark cloud, and his state of health deteriorated rapidly, bringing constant headaches and a deep sense of helplessness. However, in a moment of reflection in November 2020, Miguel decided that he would not let HIV define his life. He mustered up the courage to seek help at the Nicoadala Sede Health Facility. That was the first step on a transformative journey. Referred to SAAJ, he underwent further tests and began treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART). \u2018I took the test, started taking the medication and, over time, my viral load became undetectable. By 2021, I was going to the hospital every six months instead of three,\u2019 Miguel recalls with a twinkle in his eye, a mixture of relief and pride at his determination. In 2024, Miguel lives with an undetectable viral load, the result of his strict adherence to treatment. He is not just a survivor, but a true Health Warrior, recognized by SAAJ&#8217;s Health Councilors as one of the unit&#8217;s most dedicated young people. What&#8217;s most impressive is the role Miguel has chosen to play: he&#8217;s become a health worker. Miguel turns his story into motivation, challenging the social barriers that weigh so heavily on those living with HIV. His message resonates in the communities: \u2018With the right treatment, we can live a normal and full life. HIV does not define who we are; we are much more than our condition.\u2019 By inspiring others to face HIV with courage and determination, Miguel has become a shining example that, even in the face of adversity, it is possible to turn pain into strength and empathy. Life is a journey, and Miguel Bernardo is showing the world that, with love and support, everyone can find their way to fulfilment. Miguel successfully went into treatment through PEPFAR funding in partnership with C-Sa\u00fade and the health authorities in Zamb\u00e9zia province.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2934,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-historias-de-sucesso"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Miguel Bernardo: An example of courage and overcoming in the fight against HIV - C-Sa\u00fade<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/pt\/2024\/08\/29\/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-in-pregnant-women-as-an-effective-strategy-to-reduce-vertical-transmission-of-hiv\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"pt_PT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Miguel Bernardo: An example of courage and overcoming in the fight against HIV - C-Sa\u00fade\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"&#8220;I took the test, started taking the medication and, over time, my viral load became undetectable. 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Referred to SAAJ, he underwent further tests and began treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART). \u2018I took the test, started taking the medication and, over time, my viral load became undetectable. By 2021, I was going to the hospital every six months instead of three,\u2019 Miguel recalls with a twinkle in his eye, a mixture of relief and pride at his determination. In 2024, Miguel lives with an undetectable viral load, the result of his strict adherence to treatment. He is not just a survivor, but a true Health Warrior, recognized by SAAJ&#8217;s Health Councilors as one of the unit&#8217;s most dedicated young people. What&#8217;s most impressive is the role Miguel has chosen to play: he&#8217;s become a health worker. Miguel turns his story into motivation, challenging the social barriers that weigh so heavily on those living with HIV. His message resonates in the communities: \u2018With the right treatment, we can live a normal and full life. 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