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Analysis from sub-Saharan Africa finds a direct link between food insecurity and HIV risk for women, but this link is not found for men

Healthcare workers feel positive about using mobile phones to increase sexual and reproductive health information and services in rural areas, but barriers exist

South African study finds being away from partners can stop women from taking PrEP properly while trying to conceive

Female genital schistosomiasis can make women and girls more vulnerable to HIV. But what it is and how can you avoid it?

Ethiopian study with women who sell sex found two-thirds had good knowledge of HIV and practiced HIV prevention, such as using condoms and getting tested

The impact of youth peer educators goes far beyond health outcomes – yet their contributions often go unrecognised and undervalued

Adolescent girls in India who use social media have better sexual and reproductive health knowledge, survey suggests

New recommendations given for online services, peer navigators and injectable PrEP

Results of national HIV survey demonstrate Botswana’s progress towards achieving HIV epidemic control.

The latest UNAIDS report shows bleak progress on global targets, with progress faltering largely due to inequalities. 

Be in the Know Zambia a sexual health app co-created by young people and Avert found to increase knowledge and encourage healthier choices.

Kenyan study suggests that PrEP is being linked to promiscuity – and this is stopping some young women from using it

New data from UNAIDS on the global HIV response has revealed that Malawi is on track to end AIDS by 2030. Between 2010 and 2021, new HIV infections have declined by 61%.

Zambian clinics that started offering quick pick-ups of antiretroviral treatment found it increased the number of people collecting their medication on time.

Here are the facts on monkeypox – and what it means if you have HIV

A focus on HIV and mental health at AIDS 2022 suggests this part of the HIV response is growing