Swiss Statement

The Swiss Statement, issued in 2008 by Swiss health authorities, concluded that individuals on effective HIV treatment with an undetectable viral load have a negligible risk of transmitting the virus through sexual contact. This means that when HIV-positive people maintain consistent medication and achieve viral suppression, they are effectively uninfectious. The statement emphasizes that such individuals can safely have unprotected sex without transmitting HIV, reducing stigma and improving quality of life. It underscored the importance of regular treatment and monitoring, aligning with the broader understanding that an undetectable viral load equals untransmittable HIV (U=U).