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Religious leaders can play a critical role in reaching hard-to-reach groups with HIV testing, including men and first-time testers.  

Increasing exposure to integrated HIV services for men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs in India may be a critical determinant of services’ success.

New analysis from the US CDC quantifies the number of new HIV infections that might have been prevented in the absence of racial disparities, indicating how the effects of race on HIV infection may be changing

Studies have revealed that women living with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean are at a greater risk of harm. Misinformation around their contraceptive options and sexual and reproductive health rights has resulted in high levels of unwanted sterilization and abortion in the region.

Targeting the children and sexual partners of people living with HIV in Lesotho is an easy way to increase uptake of HIV testing.

Study finds that younger populations under 25, transgender women, and new clients least likely to be adherent

Men who have sex with men are not actively targeted by circumcision programmes, but an updated review reveals they could benefit from this HIV prevention intervention. 

More robust data on Nigeria’s HIV epidemic provides new insights that can help target HIV resources.

With news of another patient ‘cured’ we look back at 5 big moments in cure research and what they really mean

Demand, supply and adherence to HIV prevention among sex workers in Zimbabwe is critical for supporting this group to stay HIV-negative, but where are we losing them along the HIV prevention cascade?

Gay men in China could benefit from more information around PrEP to increase uptake and curb new HIV infections in this group.

Gamification can be a powerful tool to amplify the impact of sexual health education among adolescents in schools in low-resource contexts.

Climate-related events, such as droughts, are an HIV risk to already vulnerable populations of women, Lesotho study shows.

Unplanned pregnancy may be ‘a common and persistent risk factor’ for poor antiretroviral treatment outcomes in South African women living with HIV.

HIV self-testing can increase knowledge of HIV status among men – particularly those older, and hard to reach – and should be considered as part of a comprehensive package in high prevalence settings.

A detailed geographic analysis of Zimbabwe’s HIV epidemic indicates the greatest concentrations of people living with HIV who lack treatment are in the country’s main cities and urban settlements.