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Search ArticlesUpdates to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents With HIV
Content From: HIV.gov••2 min read Topics Cross-posted from: clinicalinfo.hiv.gov The Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents With HIV. For a comprehensive list of recent updates, please see What's New in the Guidelines. A summary of key updates is outlined below. Note: Bictegravir/lenacapavir (Bixlenvo) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August 2026.
CDC Publishes Data from the HIV Medical Monitoring Report
Cross-posted from: CDC.gov Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published data from the 2024 cycle (June 2024–May 2025) of the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP). MMP is the only source of locally and nationally representative information on behavioral and clinical factors that affect HIV treatment success and risk of HIV transmission among U.S. adults with HIV.
AIDS Memorial Parks: Community, Health, and HIV History
Why Visit AIDS Memorial Parks? Across the country, AIDS memorial parks honor those lost to HIV and AIDS while recognizing the strength of survivors, advocates, caregivers, and communities. This list offers a selection of memorial parks and spaces across the country. If you're looking for a meaningful way to combine movement, reflection, and learning, then consider visiting one of these AIDS memorial parks or other parks near you.
America’s 250th: Reflecting on Progress Against HIV
For 250 years, Americans have built groundbreaking institutions, pioneered scientific discovery, and navigated crises that once seemed insurmountable. The AIDS epidemic was one of those crises. When the first cases emerged in the early 1980s, the road ahead appeared grim as deaths mounted. Guided by the voices of affected communities calling for action, America answered with research, policy, and determination.
Announcing the NIH ARISE-HIV LAUNCH Challenge
Cross-posted from: NIH The NIH Office of AIDS Research is pleased to announce the NIH-sponsored LAUNCH Challenge, a competition to solicit innovative and actionable ideas to address challenges and constraints associated with the prevention of HIV transmission and HIV treatment through uptake of long-acting antiretroviral products.
Update to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection
Cross-posted from: clinicalinfo.hiv.gov The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living With HIV (the Panel) has reviewed and updated the text and references of previous versions of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection published on September 30, 2025. Key updates are summarized below. Three sections were developed in collaboration with the Panel on Treatment of HIV During Pregnancy and Prevention of Perinatal Transmission.
National HIV Testing Day: Own Your Health. Know Your HIV Status.
National HIV Testing Day is June 27. Knowing your HIV status is one of the most important steps you can take for your health. Everyone who is sexually active should be tested at least once as part of their routine care and people with certain risk factors should be tested at least once per year. Getting an HIV test gives you the information you need to make decisions that support your well-being. HIV testing is easy, accessible, and often free or low cost. And most importantly, knowledge is power.
Nominations Open: Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) New Members
Content From: HIV.gov••1 min read Topics The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking nominations for 12 members to serve on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). The PACHA is a federal advisory committee that advises the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services on HIV/AIDS programs, policies, and research to support prevention, treatment, and efforts towards a cure.
Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV
Cross-posted from: clinicalinfo.hiv.gov The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV have been updated. Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia Updated the recommendations for preferred and alternative empiric treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Added treatment recommendations for patients with CAP for whom a viral etiology is identified.
This May, Know Your Status: Hepatitis Awareness for People Living with HIV
Summary: May marks Hepatitis Awareness Month, and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. For these 2026 observances, HIV.gov is highlighting the increased risk of hepatitis B and C among people living with HIV, and why knowing their status and getting tested is key for protecting their long-term health. The month of May brings a special kind of energy.