Alternative first-line HIV regimen limits excess weight gain

Starting treatment with a regimen containing doravirine and tenofovir disoproxil (TDF) resulted in less weight gain than starting treatment with a regimen containing dolutegravir and tenofovir alafena...

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Fiji’s perfect HIV storm

Fiji – a country that would not have been on the agenda at a major HIV conference a decade ago – is now home to the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic, driven mainly by people injecting methamphetam...

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New US HIV agreements leave civil society and key populations on the sidelines

The United States is “changing the model, not the mission” of its global HIV programmes, Jeff Graham, acting US Global AIDS Coordinator, told a pre-conference session organised by the US government at...

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Two more people cured of HIV after stem cell transplants, offering more clues to long-term remission

Two more people appear to be free of HIV after stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, according to case presentations this week at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio d...

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Over 40% of Ugandan mothers whose infants acquired HIV were only diagnosed while breastfeeding

More than four in ten mothers of infants who acquired HIV in Uganda were not diagnosed until they were already breastfeeding, according to a national clinical audit presented this week at the 26th Int...

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PEPFAR cuts close key population services and accelerate decline in children's HIV treatment

Cuts in US overseas funding for HIV treatment and prevention have led to widespread closure of community-based services and services for key populations, according to a survey of organisations that ha...

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Promise of monthly oral pill sparks renewed interest in post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

An unexpected but welcome development at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio was the reappearance of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV as a subject for scientific study and...

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Dolutegravir knocks down HIV faster than bictegravir

A first-line antiretroviral regimen containing dolutegravir reduces a high viral load faster than one containing bictegravir, and the effect was especially noticeable in people with the highest viral ...

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Long-acting injectable treatment superior to daily pills for adolescents in African trial

Eight-weekly injectable treatment with cabotegravir and rilpivirine proved superior to oral daily treatment with dolutegravir and two other drugs in maintaining viral suppression among adolescents in ...

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Once-weekly islatravir / lenacapavir combination pill maintains HIV viral suppression

A once-weekly single-tablet regimen containing islatravir and lenacapavir maintained viral suppression in people with HIV who switched from standard daily oral treatment, according to a pair of studie...

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Water insecurity nearly quadruples odds of poor HIV outcomes, while hunger and partner violence compound risk in East Africa

Adults on HIV treatment in western Kenya who are experiencing water insecurity have nearly four times the odds of poor treatment outcomes, regardless of gender, researchers reported at the 26th Intern...

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Monthly PrEP pill could be made for US$3 a year, but Latin America is shut out of generic licensing

Merck's investigational once-monthly PrEP pill could be manufactured and sold profitably for around $3 per person per year, making it the cheapest HIV prevention drug ever brought to market, the 26th ...

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Nearly 200,000 lenacapavir shots given across Africa, but supply issues pose challenges

Lenacapavir – the highly effective HIV prevention medication that only requires two shots a year – is currently rolling out across African countries with a high burden of HIV. Initial data from countries such as Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique and Kenya were shared at the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Demand is already outpacing supply in some instances, with ambitious targets set for 2026 and beyond.

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Bacterial vaginosis and HIV

Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition which occurs when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina changes.

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What are the side effects of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?

PEP is a method of preventing HIV infection. In the UK the recommended first-line PEP medications are generally well tolerated by most people.

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AIDS 2026 news coming soon

The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually from 26-31 July. aidsmap is an official scientific media partner for the conference. The th...

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Condoms

Condoms provide a barrier during sex. They can prevent HIV and many other sexually transmitted infections. Used correctly, they are also an effective form of co

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Recently diagnosed with HIV: life goes on

With the right medical treatment and care, most people living with HIV in the UK are now expected to have a more or less normal lifespan.

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AIDS 2026 news coming soon

The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually from 26-31 July. aidsmap is an official scientific media partner for the conference. The th...

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Experts publish recommendations on managing low-level but detectable HIV

An international panel of scientists reviewed the evidence to construct a framework of recommendations on the management of low-level but detectable HIV. The guidance, published in The Lancet HIV by Dr Tommaso Clemente and colleagues, brings together evidence from a scoping review and expert judgement in order to create a shared point of reference for clinicians.

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From ‘life span’ to ‘health span’ – new guidelines for ageing with HIV in South Africa

New clinical guidelines for the care of older people with HIV shift the focus from viral suppression to overall health. As the world’s population of people over 50 years old living with HIV grows, it becomes increasingly important to understand how HIV and geriatric medicine interact.

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Recently diagnosed with HIV: clinics and support

HIV clinics in the UK are open access and provide free treatment. They offer check-ups, medication, support, and counselling.

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