https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=hiv-aids&parent=healthHIV/AIDS RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:10:56 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/treating-elephantiasis-cuts-hiv-risk-in-tanzania/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/treating-elephantiasis-cuts-hiv-risk-in-tanzania/Researchers say elephantiasis elimination should be included in HIV prevention strategies. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:24:36 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/in-pakistan-routine-medical-care-is-spreading-hiv/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/in-pakistan-routine-medical-care-is-spreading-hiv/Women and children are increasingly affected by HIV in Pakistan, due to unsafe medical practices, health experts warn. Fri, 22 May 2026 02:03:03 GMT+0000Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Rainahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/Health charities warn of depleted stocks and unequal access to new HIV drug in early adopter countries. Wed, 13 May 2026 03:20:58 GMT+0000Nokhukanya Musi Aimienohohttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/US funding cuts cloud the future of Zimbabwe's lenacapavir rollout, raising fears of drug resistance. Fri, 3 Apr 2026 08:08:19 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/Science can stop outbreaks, but equity is needed to prevent pandemics, writes political scientist Matthew M. Kavanagh. Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:31:54 GMT+0000Matthew M. Kavanaghhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/broader-access-urged-for-affordable-hiv-drug/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/broader-access-urged-for-affordable-hiv-drug/Access gaps remain for HIV drug lenacapavir despite $US40-a-year price-tag, campaigners say. Thu, 2 Oct 2025 03:32:49 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-to-produce-147mn-test-kits-for-hiv-tb-malaria/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-to-produce-147mn-test-kits-for-hiv-tb-malaria/WHO-licensed Nigerian factory to address test kit shortages following USAID funding cuts to health programmes. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:26:13 GMT+0000Abiose Adelaja Adamshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-advocates-cautiously-welcome-400mn-pepfar-reprieve/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-advocates-cautiously-welcome-400mn-pepfar-reprieve/US lawmakers voted to spare US$400 million of funding for the global HIV/AIDS programme PEPFAR from planned cuts. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:58:52 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-crisis-world-must-defuse-ticking-time-bomb-un/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-crisis-world-must-defuse-ticking-time-bomb-un/UNAIDS predicts 6 million new HIV infections unless countries plug gap from US aid cuts. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:01:22 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-hiv-shot-must-reach-all-who-ask-for-it/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-hiv-shot-must-reach-all-who-ask-for-it/Diagnosed with HIV 25 years ago, Yvette Raphael now leads a movement ensuring African women help shape breakthrough prevention methods. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:05:47 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/up-to-11-mln-new-hiv-infections-expected-after-cuts/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/up-to-11-mln-new-hiv-infections-expected-after-cuts/Researchers predict up to 10.8 million additional new HIV infections by 2030 in poorer countries if aid cuts are sustained. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:01:23 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/human-costs-of-us-aid-cuts-laid-bare-as-uk-follows/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/human-costs-of-us-aid-cuts-laid-bare-as-uk-follows/From HIV services to volcano monitoring, the loss of USAID funding is putting millions of lives at risk around the world, as planned UK cuts threaten a further blow. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:45:49 GMT+0000Sonia el-Ali, John Musenze, Ruth Douglas, Aleida Rueda, Claudia Caruana, Abdul Qader Othmanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/us-aid-freeze-deals-blow-to-ugandas-health-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/us-aid-freeze-deals-blow-to-ugandas-health-research/Vital health programmes and research are brought to a halt in Uganda, a major beneficiary of US overseas aid funding. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:52:14 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/life-saving-hiv-drugs-missing-in-africa-as-us-halts-aid/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/life-saving-hiv-drugs-missing-in-africa-as-us-halts-aid/HIV patients in Africa face drugs stockouts and uncertainty, despite a US waiver for life-saving medicines. Wed, 5 Feb 2025 02:05:18 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/hiv-drug-access-crisis-persists-despite-trial-success/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/hiv-drug-access-crisis-persists-despite-trial-success/Addressing stigma, inequity, and access to HIV innovations remains critical to progress in the global HIV response, says IAS president. Thu, 9 Jan 2025 04:39:07 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/success-of-long-lasting-hiv-drug-hinges-on-pricing/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/success-of-long-lasting-hiv-drug-hinges-on-pricing/The six-monthly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could be a game-changer, if made affordable. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:39:16 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-with-hiv-invisible-in-latin-america/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-with-hiv-invisible-in-latin-america/Indigenous communities in Latin America say they are missing out on life-saving HIV drugs due to a lack of representation. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:33:47 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africa-must-champion-hiv-response-to-secure-success/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africa-must-champion-hiv-response-to-secure-success/Africa must take ownership of its HIV response by prioritising domestic funding, research and innovation. Wed, 9 Oct 2024 10:50:37 GMT+0000Izukanji Sikazwe, Magda Robalohttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/undetectable-hiv-patients-could-hold-key-to-treatments/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/undetectable-hiv-patients-could-hold-key-to-treatments/Research into a rare group of HIV carriers with superior immune systems may lead to new treatments. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:10:49 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-progress-raises-life-expectancy-in-africa-un/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-progress-raises-life-expectancy-in-africa-un/Successes in treating people with HIV led to life expectancy in Africa rising from 56 to 61 years since 2010. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:51:40 GMT+0000Adeline Tchouakak