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Great news for accelerating access to #lenacapavir for #PrEP! New approvals issued in:
- Australia
- Botswana
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
And new submissions for approval of LEN in:
- Mozambique
- Thailand
More at avac.org/len
And CAB for PrEP was approved in Vietnam! avac.org/resource/cab...
- Australia
- Botswana
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
And new submissions for approval of LEN in:
- Mozambique
- Thailand
More at avac.org/len
And CAB for PrEP was approved in Vietnam! avac.org/resource/cab...
January 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Great news for accelerating access to #lenacapavir for #PrEP! New approvals issued in:
- Australia
- Botswana
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
And new submissions for approval of LEN in:
- Mozambique
- Thailand
More at avac.org/len
And CAB for PrEP was approved in Vietnam! avac.org/resource/cab...
- Australia
- Botswana
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
And new submissions for approval of LEN in:
- Mozambique
- Thailand
More at avac.org/len
And CAB for PrEP was approved in Vietnam! avac.org/resource/cab...
An #HIV #vaccine is crucial to ending #HIV as a global health threat. See the state of #HIV #vaccine research, including specific candidates being studied and the networks of funders and developers working toward an effective vaccine.
HIV Vaccine Clinical Trials Pipeline
This graphic summarizes the state of HIV vaccine research, detailing the different immunological approaches in clinical trials, the specific candidates being studied, and the collaborative networks…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch tracks sweeping upheaval in #globalhealth — from revised US policy on childhood vaccines to new #HIV vaccine science, bilateral “America First” health deals with 14 countries, and growing retreats from multilateral institutions.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:38 PM
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch tracks sweeping upheaval in #globalhealth — from revised US policy on childhood vaccines to new #HIV vaccine science, bilateral “America First” health deals with 14 countries, and growing retreats from multilateral institutions.
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AIDS activists were shut out of the negotiations around America's new bilateral health deals, but they still intend to have their say on how the money is spent: theforsaken.substack.com/p/another-ba...
Another battle
Shut out of negotiations for new U.S. global health money, AIDS activists are ready to fight
theforsaken.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
AIDS activists were shut out of the negotiations around America's new bilateral health deals, but they still intend to have their say on how the money is spent: theforsaken.substack.com/p/another-ba...
Another great piece by @theandrewgreen.bsky.social, theforsaken.substack.com/p/another-ba....
"With so much...funding on the table, #HIV civil society groups [will] have their say in how [its] spent regardless of whether they were consulted... They know the risk of their exclusion."
"With so much...funding on the table, #HIV civil society groups [will] have their say in how [its] spent regardless of whether they were consulted... They know the risk of their exclusion."
Another battle
Shut out of negotiations for new U.S. global health money, AIDS activists are ready to fight
theforsaken.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Another great piece by @theandrewgreen.bsky.social, theforsaken.substack.com/p/another-ba....
"With so much...funding on the table, #HIV civil society groups [will] have their say in how [its] spent regardless of whether they were consulted... They know the risk of their exclusion."
"With so much...funding on the table, #HIV civil society groups [will] have their say in how [its] spent regardless of whether they were consulted... They know the risk of their exclusion."
Key #HIVprevention trials to watch! Track the pipeline of HIV prevention research here, buff.ly/jH07M8C , and go to the People's Research Agenda at buff.ly/YaLB1Az to put it all into context.
People's Research Agenda Pipeline Tracker
This tracker provides details on key HIV prevention trials to watch. It is updated on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis as developments occur. If you would like to share additional information or…
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January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Key #HIVprevention trials to watch! Track the pipeline of HIV prevention research here, buff.ly/jH07M8C , and go to the People's Research Agenda at buff.ly/YaLB1Az to put it all into context.
Our new roundup shares 6 Resolutions and Resources for Advocates in 2026—from rebuilding an equitable #globalhealth architecture to accelerating long-acting #PrEP, defending #science, and tracking the #HIV prevention pipeline.
Read more: avac.org/blog/six-res...
Read more: avac.org/blog/six-res...
January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Our new roundup shares 6 Resolutions and Resources for Advocates in 2026—from rebuilding an equitable #globalhealth architecture to accelerating long-acting #PrEP, defending #science, and tracking the #HIV prevention pipeline.
Read more: avac.org/blog/six-res...
Read more: avac.org/blog/six-res...
Get a snapshot of long-acting #PrEP with this suite of infographics, tracking regulatory approvals, volumes, implementation science studies, and non-profit prices. buff.ly/CVx9bbe
Long-Acting PrEP Status Update - PrEPWatch
Updated as of January 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Get a snapshot of long-acting #PrEP with this suite of infographics, tracking regulatory approvals, volumes, implementation science studies, and non-profit prices. buff.ly/CVx9bbe
Track the status of long-acting #PrEP all over the world using AVAC’s matrix for Country Planning for Product Introduction. Follow the progress of #LEN, #CAB & the #DVR by country. buff.ly/5AGuby8
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Track the status of long-acting #PrEP all over the world using AVAC’s matrix for Country Planning for Product Introduction. Follow the progress of #LEN, #CAB & the #DVR by country. buff.ly/5AGuby8
ICYMI, more good news for #HIV prevention! Uganda regulators approved #lenacapavir for #PrEP, marking its 8th approval following the UK in Dec.
See our regulatory tracker: avac.org/resource/inf...
Explore LEN resources: avac.org/lenacapavir/
Track the pipeline: www.prepwatch.org/long-acting-...
See our regulatory tracker: avac.org/resource/inf...
Explore LEN resources: avac.org/lenacapavir/
Track the pipeline: www.prepwatch.org/long-acting-...
January 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
ICYMI, more good news for #HIV prevention! Uganda regulators approved #lenacapavir for #PrEP, marking its 8th approval following the UK in Dec.
See our regulatory tracker: avac.org/resource/inf...
Explore LEN resources: avac.org/lenacapavir/
Track the pipeline: www.prepwatch.org/long-acting-...
See our regulatory tracker: avac.org/resource/inf...
Explore LEN resources: avac.org/lenacapavir/
Track the pipeline: www.prepwatch.org/long-acting-...
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Dear Bill Cassidy,
You see the harm that RFK, Jr. is doing and you continue to do nothing but describe your outrage. At what point do you become complicit?
You voted to confirm him. Maybe it’s time you hold yourself accountable and remove him.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
You see the harm that RFK, Jr. is doing and you continue to do nothing but describe your outrage. At what point do you become complicit?
You voted to confirm him. Maybe it’s time you hold yourself accountable and remove him.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
Cassidy rips RFK Jr. vaccine schedule change, says it’s ‘based on no scientific input’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who cast a critical vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, on Monday blasted the reduction of the childhood immun…
thehill.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Dear Bill Cassidy,
You see the harm that RFK, Jr. is doing and you continue to do nothing but describe your outrage. At what point do you become complicit?
You voted to confirm him. Maybe it’s time you hold yourself accountable and remove him.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
You see the harm that RFK, Jr. is doing and you continue to do nothing but describe your outrage. At what point do you become complicit?
You voted to confirm him. Maybe it’s time you hold yourself accountable and remove him.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
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Watch the recording of the full event👇
NGOs must prove relevance to survive in 'America First' health strategy
“Organizations will remain relevant to the extent that they shift and understand the countries are in charge, which is what should have happened a long time ago,” says Dr. Mark Dybul.
www.devex.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Watch the recording of the full event👇
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#Breaking: The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11. www.statnews.com/2026/01/05/c...
Federal health officials slash recommended childhood vaccinations under Trump’s directive
The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11.
www.statnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
#Breaking: The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11. www.statnews.com/2026/01/05/c...
Another great piece in @theconversation.com, which digs into where HIV funding stands and what’s at stake for the response, theconversation.com/hiv-funding-....
HIV funding still falls short of targets after pledges: what’s at stake
A mix of domestic revenue generation, efficiency gains and strategic partnerships is essential to sustain and expand HIV programmes despite declining external aid.
theconversation.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Another great piece in @theconversation.com, which digs into where HIV funding stands and what’s at stake for the response, theconversation.com/hiv-funding-....
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Here's my picks for the key HIV science stories of 2025. I didn't even touch the year's biggest news in the HIV/AIDS world, which is the dramatic impact on research, prevention & domestic & global services due to the Trump administration’s funding cuts & interference with federal health agencies.
Top HIV Science Stories of 2025
Twice-yearly PrEP makes its debut, novel HIV treatments are in the pipeline and metabolic health gets more attention.
www.poz.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Here's my picks for the key HIV science stories of 2025. I didn't even touch the year's biggest news in the HIV/AIDS world, which is the dramatic impact on research, prevention & domestic & global services due to the Trump administration’s funding cuts & interference with federal health agencies.
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The Guardian view on mRNA vaccines: they are the future – with or without Donald Trump
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January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The Guardian view on mRNA vaccines: they are the future – with or without Donald Trump
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New #GlobalHealthWatch is out! This 49th issue takes stock of 2025’s most consequential decisions, disruptions, and debates that are reshaping global health. Read it here: buff.ly/UNK4s5O
#HIV #globalhealth #HIVprevention
#HIV #globalhealth #HIVprevention
January 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
New #GlobalHealthWatch is out! This 49th issue takes stock of 2025’s most consequential decisions, disruptions, and debates that are reshaping global health. Read it here: buff.ly/UNK4s5O
#HIV #globalhealth #HIVprevention
#HIV #globalhealth #HIVprevention
This month, AVAC marked 30 yrs of standing for #science, equity, & community leadership in the #HIV response. As we enter our 4th decade, your partnership helps AVAC track the science, elevate community priorities & deliver timely analysis when it matters most. Consider giving:
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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There's hope for research left in limbo by the Trump administration's cancellation of #NIH-funded projects that were deemed to be DEI-related. As @jonathanwosen.bsky.social & @aniloza.bsky.social report, NIH has agreed to review some frozen or denied grants. www.statnews.com/2025/12/29/n...
Trump administration agrees to reconsider frozen and denied NIH grant submissions related to DEI
NIH agrees to reevaluate research projects left in bureaucratic limbo while a lawsuit over termination of DEI-related grants moves through the courts
www.statnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There's hope for research left in limbo by the Trump administration's cancellation of #NIH-funded projects that were deemed to be DEI-related. As @jonathanwosen.bsky.social & @aniloza.bsky.social report, NIH has agreed to review some frozen or denied grants. www.statnews.com/2025/12/29/n...
Thank you, @drdemetre.bsky.social. Your clarity & commitment to science-based policies are needed more than ever: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“When a jet engine fails at 30,000 feet, it’s not the manual writer who pays the price. It’s the passengers — in this case, America’s children.”
“When a jet engine fails at 30,000 feet, it’s not the manual writer who pays the price. It’s the passengers — in this case, America’s children.”
www.washingtonpost.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Thank you, @drdemetre.bsky.social. Your clarity & commitment to science-based policies are needed more than ever: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“When a jet engine fails at 30,000 feet, it’s not the manual writer who pays the price. It’s the passengers — in this case, America’s children.”
“When a jet engine fails at 30,000 feet, it’s not the manual writer who pays the price. It’s the passengers — in this case, America’s children.”
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Among our most-read in 2025 ⤵️
The US Agency for International Development (#USAID) funding has had a crucial role in improving global health.
A study estimates that USAID programs have saved nearly 92 million lives over past 20 years: spkl.io/63324AYE2C
The US Agency for International Development (#USAID) funding has had a crucial role in improving global health.
A study estimates that USAID programs have saved nearly 92 million lives over past 20 years: spkl.io/63324AYE2C
December 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Among our most-read in 2025 ⤵️
The US Agency for International Development (#USAID) funding has had a crucial role in improving global health.
A study estimates that USAID programs have saved nearly 92 million lives over past 20 years: spkl.io/63324AYE2C
The US Agency for International Development (#USAID) funding has had a crucial role in improving global health.
A study estimates that USAID programs have saved nearly 92 million lives over past 20 years: spkl.io/63324AYE2C
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Eight years ago, the US govt's malaria program took over the fight against the disease in northern Cameroon, one of the worst-affected places in the world, and went at it with all guns blazing. In March, it shut down overnight. I traveled there to see what came next. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/h...
How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Eight years ago, the US govt's malaria program took over the fight against the disease in northern Cameroon, one of the worst-affected places in the world, and went at it with all guns blazing. In March, it shut down overnight. I traveled there to see what came next. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/h...
From STIWatch.org! See our write-up on highlights from 2025 and implications for 2026: Rising STI rates, major HPV vaccination gains, slow but promising diagnostics, the rise of self-care, and what’s next for vaccines and policy reform. Read more here buff.ly/JMF6Lzy
December 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
From STIWatch.org! See our write-up on highlights from 2025 and implications for 2026: Rising STI rates, major HPV vaccination gains, slow but promising diagnostics, the rise of self-care, and what’s next for vaccines and policy reform. Read more here buff.ly/JMF6Lzy
Despite challenges, lessons from oral #PrEP and #CAB for #PrEP rollout have strengthened health systems for scaling up longer-acting PrEP. "Getting Rollout Right This Time" lays out the lessons and how to accelerate access to #HIV #prevention with speed, scale and equity. buff.ly/mkVViQw
December 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Despite challenges, lessons from oral #PrEP and #CAB for #PrEP rollout have strengthened health systems for scaling up longer-acting PrEP. "Getting Rollout Right This Time" lays out the lessons and how to accelerate access to #HIV #prevention with speed, scale and equity. buff.ly/mkVViQw