2013-2016: Not losing momentum

Since the financial crisis of 2008 and more recently the end of the Millennium Development Goals, funding for HIV treatment and prevention programmes provided by the international community has contracted. Though big players, like the Global Fund, still invest substantial amounts, the trend to stop funding projects in middle-income countries threatens the progress that has been made against the HIV epidemic.

It is hoped that setting ambitious new international targets will keep up the pressure on world leaders to tackle HIV. UNAIDS’ Fast-Track strategy and 90/90/90 targets aim to greatly step up the HIV response in low- and middle-income countries.

The goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030 is achievable if the political will is there.

VOICE trial

The VOICE trial fails to prove PrEP and microbicide gel are effective in protecting women in Africa from HIV.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are launched – aiming to tackle global inequality, including access to health services.

Millennium Development Goals end

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) come to an end and the international community takes stock of what has been achieved.

Charlie Sheen

American actor Charlie Sheen announces he is living with HIV.

Treatment for all

New World Health Organization guidelines recommend beginning antiretroviral treatment immediately after HIV diagnosis.

Fast-Track

UNAIDS sets out a ‘fast-track’ approach to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, and launches the 90/90/90 targets for 2020.

Mmabatho’s story, South Africa

“I never experienced stigma from him. He was always there, until today.”

Mississippi baby

Doctors in Mississippi announce that a baby born HIV-positive has been ‘cured’.

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