The landscape of HIV prevention has undergone a profound transformation with significant advancements in medical interventions and a deeper understanding of how the virus spreads. These developments ...

MEXICO CITY — It’s been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus. The twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing HIV infections in a study of women, and ...

A recent experimental treatment may offer a new method to prevent HIV infection: by combining two antiviral tactics into a single antibody. In laboratory studies, the new molecule forced the virus to ...

Jared Baeten, MD, PhD, discusses the significance of the PURPOSE 1 trial results, which found that lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis resulted in no new infections of HIV. How significant is it ...

Single-pill treatment proves as effective at suppressing virus as multi-pill therapy, while long-acting preventive injections are increasingly available ...

PITTSBURGH – December 6, 2023 – A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would use at or around the time of sex as an “on-demand” HIV prevention method is being evaluated in a new early phase study ...

A groundbreaking medical advancement could reshape the future of HIV prevention. In a landmark clinical trial, a twice-yearly injection of lenacapavir demonstrated an astonishing 96% effectiveness in ...

Despite the major advancements in HIV management, the global burden of HIV remains high with women continuing to bear the brunt of the epidemic. According to UNAIDS, globally, women accounted for 46 ...

From March 2026, people at high risk of contracting HIV will be able to visit their local clinic every six months for an HIV-prevention jab. The treatment combines a Lenacapavir injection with a short ...

HIV incidence rates remain higher than the level of epidemic control in many African countries. Despite the availability of cost-free, highly-effective HIV prevention interventions, such as ...

The DHP is vital for tracking HIV cases, providing resources, and supporting prevention efforts across the U.S. Eliminating the DHP could disrupt funding for HIV testing and prevention, affecting ...