News and blogs

Our new first-hand blog series brings you opinions, experiences and perspectives of those on the frontline of the HIV response.   In this first blog, South African PrEP activist Phumlani Kango shar

If your partner has HIV you might feel worried about what you can and can’t do. The good news is that there are lots of ways to protect yourself and still have great sex!

Survey of mainly gay men shows one-third felt that taking PrEP would cause others to see them in a bad light 

Trial in Zambia resulted in 75% of young people being aware of their HIV status

South African study finds that young women who take PrEP in secret or with little support tend to struggle to adhere

Global health body outlines the key things that need to happen to stop preventable AIDS-related deaths

UNAIDS-supported analysis shows that fully financing the HIV response in 13 African countries will save millions of lives and produce huge economic, health and social benefits

Ugandan parliament has passed legislation that will crackdown on LGBT+ rights even further – and it spells trouble for the country’s HIV response.

Is lube really a game-changer that can take your sexual experiences to the next level? Read on to find out why we should all love lube!

Offering PrEP to all pregnant women in areas with high HIV prevalence is as effective as screening women for individual risk, Kenyan study suggests

Exercise is good for everyone’s health, and this is especially true if you have HIV. Here’s what you need to know to get active

Interviews with young LGBTQI+ people in Bangladesh describe experiences of stigma in everyday life – and the power of positive representation and friendship

Have you ever thought about doing an HIV self-test but held back because of too many unknowns? If so, don’t worry, we’re here to help.

Global health conference in Liberia results in call for governments, donors and others to fully invest in community health programmes

Taking a progestogen-only contraceptive carries increased risk of breast cancer but the odds of getting breast cancer are still fairly small – similar to risk of taking other types of contraceptive pills

New research suggests it may be possible to develop a contraceptive pill that men can take shortly before sex to prevent pregnancy