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https://www.iasociety.org/sites/default/files/EduFund/IAS_EF_2025_SummaryProgramme-Virtual-Symposium.pdf

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 1d

🚸La session 2 du #IASEdFund à #Lomé a mis en lumière les avancées & innovations dans la prise en charge du #VIH pédiatrique/adolescent.

Les experts ont échangé sur une question clé : comment adapter & intégrer ces innovations dans les soins pour les enfants & les jeunes au #Togo? #IASEdFund

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 1d

👶Session 2 at #IASEdFund meeting in Lomé 🇹🇬 spotlights paediatric #HIVCare.

Experts shared new evidence on differentiated approaches, alongside strategies for triple elimination of #HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B.

#IASEdFund

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 1d

🇹🇬 The IAS Educational Fund meeting “Science, policy & communities: Together for an efficient HIV response in Togo” has begun!

🔬Scientists, policymakers & communities explore the latest science & strategies to strengthen #Togo’s #HIV response in today’s challenging funding context.

#IASEdFund

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Happening tomorrow & Thursday!

Join IAS & Institute of HIV Research and Innovation for the Virtual Symposium: Science & Communities in the #HIV Response in #SoutheastAsia.

⏰ 14:30–16:50 ICT / 09:30–11:50 CEST

📄 View the programme: t.co/RTo1VbHThc

✅ Register now: t.co/04e2iszext

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Fiji's HIV cases surge due to bluetoothing, chemsex and needle-sharing

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 2d

#Fiji’s significant rise in new #HIV acquisitions highlights the urgent need to expand harm reduction, prevention, testing and treatment services – and to address stigma that hinders access to care.

Read more via BBC News ⤵️

The small South Pacific nation is facing one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.

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2025 IAS Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy in Atlanta

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 2d

“It’s life-giving work”

In April, fellows from the southern US gathered in #Atlanta for the #IASPCC Advocacy Academy – tackling barriers, centering clients & empowering communities.

🎬 Recap: zurl.co/AHaN7

📍 Next academy in #Paris, 12–15 Oct: zurl.co/HM0Nz

Discover how the International AIDS Society Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy is strengthening HIV advocacy in the southern US. Through the Atlanta editio...

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Turning HIV’s power against itself may help target hidden virus — another step towards a cure

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 2d

"Turning #HIV’s power against itself may help target hidden virus — another step towards a cure" via @aidsmap.bsky.social

Researchers used selected molecules to make human cells less tolerant of damage, so that reactivating hidden HIV becomes a clear trigger for cell death. While making cells more vulnerable to dying may sound counterintuitive, the strategy ensures that cells harbouring HIV are eliminated, removing the hidden virus they contain. This in turn means there potentially will be no viable virus left to re-do the spreading all over again in the absence of treatment.

www.aidsmap.com

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HIV Justice Network @hivjustice.net · 6d

Our latest data presented at #IAS2025 tracks global policies harming migrants, students & workers living with #HIV.

Explore Positive Destinations www.positivedestinations.info/news/17928-g...

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 2d

🌏 Join the IAS & the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) this Wednesday/Thursday for the Virtual Symposium: Science & Communities in the #HIV Response in #SoutheastAsia!

⏰ 14:30–16:50 ICT / 09:30–11:50 CEST, 8-9 October

📄 View programme: t.co/RTo1VbHThc

📲 Register: t.co/04e2iszext

https://www.iasociety.org/sites/default/files/EduFund/IAS_EF_2025_SummaryProgramme-Virtual-Symposium.pdf

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 3d

Day 2 of the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy started with a focus on how #HIV cure research intersects with populations & contexts.

Highlights include:
👶 Paediatric HIV cure research
👥 Diversity in HIV cure studies
♀️ The role of sex & gender in cure science

#IASCure @avac.org

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 4d

After exploring viral reservoirs & immune responses, it’s time for the strategies breakout session at the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy! 💡

Fellows & faculty team up to brainstorm ideas on advocacy strategies for #HIV cure research. Science & advocacy coming together!✨#IASCure

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 4d

Bienvenue à Lomé 🇹🇬, where the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy has kicked off its latest edition!

🔎 Over the next 3 days, fellows, scientists, healthcare professionals, faculty, advocates and partners from across Africa will engage in discussions around #HIV cure research and #advocacy. #IASCure

Online Learning – HIV Justice Academy

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 4d

Discover the transformative power of #advocacy in addressing #HIV #criminalisation with the HIV Justice Academy’s free online course, featuring:

🌐 Global insights & info on HIV criminalisation

🫂 Powerful videos & testimonials

Start learning today! @hivjustice.net

academy.hivjustice.net

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 5d

"President Trump’s cuts to humanitarian assistance abroad have hurt all kinds of people. But from what I see on the ground, those suffering the most are women and girls — and that will leave all of us, including men and boys, worse off." via @nytimes.com

Opinion | The Tax on Being a Girl

www.nytimes.com

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Highlights from #IAS2025 ✨

Check out key takeaways in the Rapporteur report-back and closing session. Our rapporteurs provided insights across all major tracks – followed by an inspirational closing session.

🎥 Watch this session on #IASPlus now:

zurl.co/dmdVs

2024 Me and My Healthcare Providers Champions – Türkiye

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 6d

⚕️ The Me and My Healthcare Provider campaign (#MMHCP) recognizes #healthcare workers who deliver quality #HIV prevention, treatment and care services to key populations.

👥 Meet the 2024 MMHCP champions from #Türkiye!

The 2024 Me and My Healthcare Provider campaign recognized frontline healthcare workers who deliver quality HIV prevention, treatment and care and other serv...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From science to stories: Strategies for communicating HIV science in changing funding landscapes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 6d

🚀 Happening now: "From science to stories: Strategies for communicating #HIV science in changing funding landscapes”!

🎯 It's not too late to be a part of this critical conversation. Register & join our #webinar now!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From science to stories: Strategies for communicating HIV science in changing funding landscapes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 6d

🙋 How can we effectively communicate scientific evidence to drive continued investment in proven #HIV prevention & treatment?

⏰ Join our #webinar starting in just 1 hour and hear from leading experts! 👇

Meet the AI chatbot that’s talking to young South Africans about sex, HIV and self-harm - Bhekisisa

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 6d

"Meet the #AI chatbot that’s talking to young #SouthAfricans about sex, #HIV and self-harm" via @bhekisisa.org

Young women are contracting HIV faster than anyone else in South Africa, with about four out of every 10 new infections coming from just this group, even though they make up only about 8% of the total...

bhekisisa.org

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From science to stories: Strategies for communicating HIV science in changing funding landscapes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email a...

IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Webinar today at 14:00 CEST: “From science to stories: Strategies for communicating #HIV science in changing funding landscapes”!

👥 Featuring: Chris Beyrer, Mia Malan, Solange Baptiste, Nomathemba Chandiwana, Mumbi Chola, Brian Honermann, Lizzie Otaye, Nittaya Phanuphak & Veriano de Souza Terto.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From science to stories: Strategies for communicating HIV science in changing funding landscapes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 6d

🌐 Join us tomorrow at 14:00 CEST for our #webinar: “From science to stories: Strategies for communicating #HIV science in changing funding landscapes”!

Leading experts will explore how to share science in ways that inspire sustained investment in HIV prevention and treatment.

✅ Register now!

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AVAC @avac.org · 7d

The #USG shutdown is now in effect, a significant consequence for all, including science, health, and human services. The #NIH released its contingency plans that includes a list of NIH activities that will not continue: www.hhs.gov/about/budget...

#researchmatters

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