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Velephi Okello of the Swaziland Ministry of Health at IAS 2017 in Paris

Hard-Hit Swaziland Sees HIV Infection Rate Cut in Half

A massive national campaign to step up testing as well as viral suppression achieved phenomenal results in just five years.

Many European Nations Are Approaching UNAIDS HIV Targets

The HIV population in Western and Southern Europe is nearing the United Nations’ “90-90-90” goals for tackling the epidemic.

What If the New Experimental HIV Vaccine Cuts Risk by Only Half?

With a major new HIV vaccine trial under way, cautious optimism is stirring that the vaccine will prove effective enough for a rollout.

UNAIDS’s Plan to Beat HIV Pandemic Won’t Work, Researchers Argue

The 90-90-90 targets are likely unattainable because of the high proportion of those living with HIV in remote areas in Africa.

As the U.S. Wrests Greater Control Over HIV, What’s the Key to Success?

With a likely increasing proportion of the HIV population virally suppressed, addressing disparities, especially racial ones, is vital.

HIV Science Soaks Seattle: Highlights From CROI

A look at the most notable HIV-related studies presented at the 2017 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle.

Excellent Progress Seen in Controlling HIV Epidemic in Three African Nations

Widespread surveys show Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia are approaching the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets.

Scaling Up Circumcision in Addition to Treatment as Prevention Can Further Cut African HIV Rates

Voluntary medical male circumcision is associated with a 60 percent reduction of female-to-male HIV transmission.

Three African Nations Show Significant Progress Toward UNAIDS Goals

Nearly half of those living with HIV in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia are on treatment and have a fully suppressed virus.

Sweden Is the First Nation to Meet UNAIDS HIV Epidemic Targets

Meeting the “90-90-90” target rates of HIV diagnosis, treatment and viral suppression is key to ending the epidemic in individual nations.

Shortage of Lab Services Jeopardizes “90-90-90” HIV Suppression Goals

CD4 and viral load monitoring instruments are also underused.

The Big News From the 2016 International AIDS Conference

A roundup of the major presentations on HIV science at the international conference held July 22 to 28 outlines many exciting developments.

Nations Advance Toward UNAIDS HIV Treatment Targets

But will there be enough money to keep pushing the dial?

Program Raises HIV Viral Suppression Levels in African Communities Above U.N. Targets

The program also boosted the rates of HIV diagnosis and treatment.
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