Globally, adolescent boys and men aged 15 and older are less likely than women to know their HIV status, begin treatment, or achieve viral suppression (1). Often, their HIV diagnosis occurs at a later, more advanced stage of the disease (2). This delay creates immediate challenges for timely care and intervention. Even after diagnosis, due to health systems challenges, men often do not seek care or engage with healthcare services, reducing their chances to access to life-saving HIV treatment. For those who do initiate treatment, adherence remains a struggle (3): men are less likely than other groups to start treatment promptly, and they are more likely to drop out of care, resulting in frequent interruptions in their treatment regimen (4). Technical brief: Improving access through faith platforms
