November 30, 2023
South Africa: New Anti-HIV Injection Could Be Gamechanger for South Africa
There is potential good news this World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), with a new injection that prevents development of HIV showing excellent results in trials. There are still some obstacles… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Uganda: USAID, Ugandan Activists Strive to Support HIV Patients
Uganda's former prime minister, Ruhakana Rugunda, has applauded the U.S. Agency for International Development for its support in fighting AIDS, saying the country cannot afford to… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: U.S. - 25 Million Lives Saved By AIDS Programme
The head of a U.S. government program to fight AIDS, Dr. John Nkengasong, says that in its 20 years of existence the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, has… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroon Says Conflict Prevents Access to AIDS Treatment
Cameroonian health workers and people with HIV marched for World AIDS Day on December 1, calling for access to treatment for patients in conflict areas. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Scores Another First Against HIV in Africa
In October, Zimbabwe became the first African country to approve the use of the injectable HIV prevention drug called cabotegravir. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Botswana: Botswana Introduces Injectable Antiretrovirals for HIV Treatment
Botswana has approved the use of injectable anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to improve adherence to HIV treatment. Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti says the injections, given every… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Production Approved of Generic Injectable HIV-Prevention Drug for Sub-Saharan Africa
Global health agencies say a voluntary licensing agreement has been reached to allow for the generic production of the first and only long-acting injectable HIV-prevention drug. Read more »