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We must provide support and guidance grounded in empathy and not fear. We must not repeat the mistakes of the past

The first case of monkeypox has been identified in South Africa. But what is monkeypox and is there anything to worry about?

Time for action to ensure HIV care for adolescents supports their wellbeing, says The Lancet

Analysis of tweets from young men in the US finds they react to individuals, not organisations

Malawi study finds evidence of drug resistance linked DTG, but a severe lack of testing means the results are inconclusive

Evidence review from sub-Saharan Africa reports no progress in identifying treatment failure in over a decade

Research with women in rural South Africa found older, married women are the age group most likely to be at risk of HIV through condomless sex

Evidence review from Africa shows HIV care services delivered in community settings by and for key populations work well

The facts on how you get pregnant and how you can avoid it

Interviews with adolescents, parents and healthcare workers in Kenya show the damage delaying HIV disclosure can have on teenagers’ acceptance of treatment

First evidence review from the region suggests the damage done to HIV and TB services is worse than previously thought

South African study finds adolescents who learn they have HIV are no more likely to experience mental health issues than those who remain unaware

WHO and UNAIDS release new guidelines designed to make mental health a focus within HIV services and support

Women who sell sex in Nairobi display high levels of resilience, driven by their role as mothers and solidarity with other sex workers

South Africa research reveals the HIV risk adolescent girls and young women face, depending on the type of relationship they’re in

What toll has two years of the pandemic taken on HIV services for adolescents in South Africa?