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New combined PrEP and contraceptive pill could be a gamechanger

A new pill for women that prevents pregnancy and HIV to be assessed in Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

HIV response and the war in Ukraine

Fears rise for Ukraine’s HIV response after Russia invades Ukraine and millions of refugees flee the country.

Be in the KNOW

Avert launches Be in the KNOW, a new digital sexual health and HIV brand with trusted, engaging and sex positive content

UNAIDS global update 2021 highlights inequalities

Key populations and their sexual partners account for 65% of new HIV infections but are largely left out of both HIV and COVID-19 responses

Injectable treatments approved by NICE

Injectable HIV treatment is approved for use in some countries.

Berlin patient

Timothy Ray Brown appears to rid himself of HIV after a stem cell transplant from a donor naturally resistant to HIV, raising hopes for a cure.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s burden

HIV becomes the leading killer of people in sub-Saharan Africa.

Generic drugs

Indian drug manufacturer Cipla offers $350 HIV treatment, raising pressure on pharmaceuticals to cut prices.

AIDS-related deaths fall

The number of AIDS-related deaths falls for the first time from 2 million in 2006 to 1.9 million in 2007.

Doris’ story, Ghana

“I’m well. I’m healthy. This is my story.”
- Doris, Ghana

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