1996-2007: Advancement

Before 1996, an HIV diagnosis left people with few options with no known cure or effective treatment. The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was a major breakthrough and gave hope to millions of people living with HIV around the world. Those who had access to HAART saw their life expectancy increase by an average of 15 years – unheard of at the time.

Throughout this period, a number of scientific advancements continued to dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV and of the communities most affected by the epidemic. Beyond HAART, other treatment advances and the development of viral load monitoring and rapid tests for HIV transformed diagnosis and treatment.

Kami: the first muppet with HIV

Takalani Sesame debuts the world’s first HIV-positive muppet.

PEP

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) approves the use of Post-exposure Prophylaxis in the general public for the first time.

UK doubles Global Fund contribution

The UK doubles funding for HIV and AIDS internationally, pledging $200 million to the Global Fund

'Three Ones' agreed

The UK, US and UNAIDS host a meeting that agrees on three 'ones' to better co-ordinate the global HIV and AIDS response.

UK's call to action

The UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, launches a national call to action.

Sisonke

Sisonke Project is established.

AVERT's overseas programme

AVERT begins funding overseas HIV projects in the hardest-hit countries.

AVERT stops printed publications

AVERT's long-standing printed publications programme comes to an end.

AVERT scholarships

AVERT launches studentship scheme.

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