The World Health Organization’s latest bulletin is a must-read for experts and advocates working on global AIDS, delving into the hot topic of preventing HIV transmission with antiretroviral drugs and noting upcoming WHO action on this issue in the coming months. The bulletin, authored by Kevin M De Cock and others in the WHO’s Department […]
The U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program is seeking applications for its AIDS research program, with a preference for research that focuses on AIDS-related issues in sub-Sarahan Africa and involves collaboration with researchers from host countries. Grants will fund research in one country for 3 to 9 months or in two or three countries for 5-9 months […]
HIV
While plan will target 48 “hot spots” with services, and people at high risks with PrEP, will it change policies that fuel HIV? More details are […]
Tuberculosis
With the release of a “pre-final text” of updated guidelines for treatment of multidrug- and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, the World Health Organization made official substantial changes to […]
Research & Development
A trial to test the safety of, and immune response prompted by, the latest candidate for a vaccine to protect against Zika virus infection has begun […]
Policy
Drawing on previously published findings and on-the-ground interviews, a report from Planned Parenthood details damage to global health gains, including in closed programs, weakened civil society, […]