Aidsmap

On 1 September from 5-6pm (UK time), aidsmap is holding a special one-hour webinar bringing together key insights, emerging evidence and important discussions from the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026), being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this month.

Estimated reading time 2 minutes The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually from 26-31 July. aidsmap is an official scientific media partner for the conference. The theme for AIDS 2026 is ‘Rethink. Rebuild. Rise’.

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Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Injectable & long-acting PrEP The antiretroviral drug cabotegavir, administered every eight weeks as an injection, has been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HIV infection in men who have sex with men. Studies in women are ongoing and scientists are also working on a long-acting PrEP implant.

Skip to main content Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Pregnancy and vertical transmission Information about the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnancy and other aspects of care for HIV-positive women during pregnancy, so as to prevent vertical transmission and ensure the best outcomes for both mother and infant.

Skip to main content Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Viral load A viral load test shows how much HIV there is in a small sample of blood. The lower the amount the better. The aim of HIV treatment is to reduce viral load to a level which is too low to be measured by standard tests. This is called an ‘undetectable’ viral load. This means HIV is still present in your body, but at a low level.

Showing 3 pages about Hepatitis B Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious viral infection that affects the liver, potentially leading to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Treatments are available, some of which also work against HIV, but they do not usually cure the infection.

Showing 16 pages about Mental & emotional health problems Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Mental & emotional health problems Emotional difficulties and problems with mental health can affect anybody, but living with a long-term illness like HIV can mean that you are more likely to experience depression, anxiety or another mental health problem. See also our section on Mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Retention & linkage to care HIV treatment programmes lose their impact if they do not help people engage with medical care after an HIV diagnosis and stay in contact with HIV services. Improving retention and linkage to care is crucial to improving outcomes along the HIV treatment cascade.

Filters Content type: About HIV Topic: Sexually transmitted infections epidemiology Data on the spread and control of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections in the community.