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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...
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.
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
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.
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
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...
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-...
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
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
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch covers the launch of a review into the future of #UNAIDS, continued leadership turmoil at #NIH amid GOF research debate & strong scientific support for Jeanne Marrazzo's new role at IDSA 👇
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#GlobalHealthWatch #HIV #GlobalHealth
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#GlobalHealthWatch #HIV #GlobalHealth
December 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch covers the launch of a review into the future of #UNAIDS, continued leadership turmoil at #NIH amid GOF research debate & strong scientific support for Jeanne Marrazzo's new role at IDSA 👇
avac.org/blog/https-a...
#GlobalHealthWatch #HIV #GlobalHealth
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#GlobalHealthWatch #HIV #GlobalHealth
A #LEN for #PrEP resource toolkit: check out this collection of Infographics, advocacy guides, lessons learned from oral #PrEP rollout and practical frameworks for accelerating access to long-acting #PrEP buff.ly/IPwZrdQ
December 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A #LEN for #PrEP resource toolkit: check out this collection of Infographics, advocacy guides, lessons learned from oral #PrEP rollout and practical frameworks for accelerating access to long-acting #PrEP buff.ly/IPwZrdQ
The People's Research Agenda: Using a people-centered framework for tracking, translating, and advocating for HIV prevention R&D. buff.ly/Zueow1Y
December 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The People's Research Agenda: Using a people-centered framework for tracking, translating, and advocating for HIV prevention R&D. buff.ly/Zueow1Y
ICYMI last week we shared a look back and look ahead to the latest in #STI prevention and diagnostics. Read AVAC’s year-in-review and what we’re watching next. 👇
www.stiwatch.org/looking-back...
www.stiwatch.org/looking-back...
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
ICYMI last week we shared a look back and look ahead to the latest in #STI prevention and diagnostics. Read AVAC’s year-in-review and what we’re watching next. 👇
www.stiwatch.org/looking-back...
www.stiwatch.org/looking-back...
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch covers upheaval at #NIH & consequences for #HIV research, pushback against efforts to sunset #UNAIDS, and the rapid spread of U.S. “America First” bilateral health MoUs in Africa 👇
avac.org/blog/global-...
#GlobalHealth
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#GlobalHealth
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch covers upheaval at #NIH & consequences for #HIV research, pushback against efforts to sunset #UNAIDS, and the rapid spread of U.S. “America First” bilateral health MoUs in Africa 👇
avac.org/blog/global-...
#GlobalHealth
avac.org/blog/global-...
#GlobalHealth
Yvette said advocates such as the African Women’s Prevention Community Accountability Board (awpcab.org) are taking messages and tools into the community, including The Choice Manifesto (avac.org/resource/rep...) and the People’s Research Agenda (avac.org/peoples-rese...).
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yvette said advocates such as the African Women’s Prevention Community Accountability Board (awpcab.org) are taking messages and tools into the community, including The Choice Manifesto (avac.org/resource/rep...) and the People’s Research Agenda (avac.org/peoples-rese...).
Yvette Raphael gave a powerful keynote at this week’s UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, where the direction of the global #HIV response is being shaped. "We can achieve a future where HIV is no longer a threat, if we trust, invest, and partner with communities."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LW3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LW3...
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yvette Raphael gave a powerful keynote at this week’s UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, where the direction of the global #HIV response is being shaped. "We can achieve a future where HIV is no longer a threat, if we trust, invest, and partner with communities."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LW3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LW3...
We enthusiastically applaud the selection of Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, an AVAC board member, to serve as chief executive officer of @idsainfo.bsky.social (IDSA). Our ED Mitchell Warren calls Marrazzo an extraordinary choice to lead IDSA and the field into the future avac.org/press-releas...
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We enthusiastically applaud the selection of Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, an AVAC board member, to serve as chief executive officer of @idsainfo.bsky.social (IDSA). Our ED Mitchell Warren calls Marrazzo an extraordinary choice to lead IDSA and the field into the future avac.org/press-releas...
❗Statement from African Women Prevention Community Accountability Board on @unaids.org transition, tinyurl.com/awpcabstatem...
"Any move to sunset UNAIDS before ending #AIDS, as a public health threat is premature and unacceptable."
#HIVprevention #HIV
"Any move to sunset UNAIDS before ending #AIDS, as a public health threat is premature and unacceptable."
#HIVprevention #HIV
December 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
❗Statement from African Women Prevention Community Accountability Board on @unaids.org transition, tinyurl.com/awpcabstatem...
"Any move to sunset UNAIDS before ending #AIDS, as a public health threat is premature and unacceptable."
#HIVprevention #HIV
"Any move to sunset UNAIDS before ending #AIDS, as a public health threat is premature and unacceptable."
#HIVprevention #HIV
ICYMI Friday, our issue of #GlobalHealthWatch covers the latest in the US bilateral MoUs as part of the new #Americafirst #globalhealth strategy, and much more.
Read it here: avac.org/blog/global-...
Read it here: avac.org/blog/global-...
December 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
ICYMI Friday, our issue of #GlobalHealthWatch covers the latest in the US bilateral MoUs as part of the new #Americafirst #globalhealth strategy, and much more.
Read it here: avac.org/blog/global-...
Read it here: avac.org/blog/global-...
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch covers the new U.S. bilateral health MoUs across Africa and Kenya’s High Court intervention; the fallout of U.S. policy shifts on #science and #HIV research; a reversal in #hepatitisB vaccine policy, and the updated #People’sResearchAgenda, avac.org/blog/global-....
December 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week’s #GlobalHealthWatch covers the new U.S. bilateral health MoUs across Africa and Kenya’s High Court intervention; the fallout of U.S. policy shifts on #science and #HIV research; a reversal in #hepatitisB vaccine policy, and the updated #People’sResearchAgenda, avac.org/blog/global-....
The US decision not to give #lenacapavir to South Africa "undercuts its own stated mission," says AVAC's Mitchell Warren. Learn more in Bhekisisa's coverage here: bhekisisa.org/health-news-...
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The US decision not to give #lenacapavir to South Africa "undercuts its own stated mission," says AVAC's Mitchell Warren. Learn more in Bhekisisa's coverage here: bhekisisa.org/health-news-...
AVAC's John Meade has a new story in Positively Aware, framing outstanding questions that will shape whether #lenacapavir for #PrEP achieves impact and fulfills its promise. www.positivelyaware.com/articles/pro...
December 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
AVAC's John Meade has a new story in Positively Aware, framing outstanding questions that will shape whether #lenacapavir for #PrEP achieves impact and fulfills its promise. www.positivelyaware.com/articles/pro...
The updated #People’sResearchAgenda is here! It tracks which #HIVprevention products are advancing, stalled, or at risk & where investments align (or don’t) w/community priorities. It's a living accountability tool to ensure no community or promising idea is left behind.
buff.ly/OzWWhZA
buff.ly/OzWWhZA
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The updated #People’sResearchAgenda is here! It tracks which #HIVprevention products are advancing, stalled, or at risk & where investments align (or don’t) w/community priorities. It's a living accountability tool to ensure no community or promising idea is left behind.
buff.ly/OzWWhZA
buff.ly/OzWWhZA
❗A new resource from @oneillinstitute.bsky.social breaks down what’s at stake for #HIV programs in the FY26 budget, tinyurl.com/35c2h6hn
And watch the #saveaidsresearch videos describing what's been achieved through decades of federal investments & what we stand to lose,
saveaidsresearch.org.
And watch the #saveaidsresearch videos describing what's been achieved through decades of federal investments & what we stand to lose,
saveaidsresearch.org.
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
❗A new resource from @oneillinstitute.bsky.social breaks down what’s at stake for #HIV programs in the FY26 budget, tinyurl.com/35c2h6hn
And watch the #saveaidsresearch videos describing what's been achieved through decades of federal investments & what we stand to lose,
saveaidsresearch.org.
And watch the #saveaidsresearch videos describing what's been achieved through decades of federal investments & what we stand to lose,
saveaidsresearch.org.
Access to #LEN for #PrEP takes another step forward. South Africa’s National Department of Health has issued Implementation Guidelines. Find the guidelines for #LEN and all other approved PrEP in South Africa here, www.prepwatch.org/countries/so...
December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Access to #LEN for #PrEP takes another step forward. South Africa’s National Department of Health has issued Implementation Guidelines. Find the guidelines for #LEN and all other approved PrEP in South Africa here, www.prepwatch.org/countries/so...
@michealighodaro.bsky.social of Global Black Gay Men Connect (GBGMC) presented new models for achieving impact with community-led and peer-staffed services. Stigma-free spaces designed and staffed by key populations increase trust, PrEP uptake & the overall impact of #HIV #Prevention
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
@michealighodaro.bsky.social of Global Black Gay Men Connect (GBGMC) presented new models for achieving impact with community-led and peer-staffed services. Stigma-free spaces designed and staffed by key populations increase trust, PrEP uptake & the overall impact of #HIV #Prevention