The Fast-Track Cities 2024 conference will take place in Paris from October 13 to 15, 2024. 

The primary goal of the event is to summarize a decade of global network efforts that have brought together over 550 cities in the fight against HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis, and to outline priorities for the next ten years. 

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

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

Special attention is given to high-risk groups, with multidisciplinary teams working closely with them. A support program has been implemented for individuals with mental disorders related to substance use. 

Despite the ongoing war, no social programs have been cut; rather, Odessa has expanded assistance to vulnerable populations. 

This year's conference themes focus on addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable communities and sharing experiences to achieve equitable and inclusive health outcomes. 

“Creating an accessible environment is currently a significant issue for us. The experience of Paris, which hosted the Paralympic Games, is inspiring. I am confident that further cooperation and interaction will enable 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,” emphasized Gennady Trukhanov.