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Lower-cost #HIV tests could help sustain testing services and free up funding for #HIVprevention + treatment.
Join AVAC, CHAI & @who.int Thurs to unpack the basics on HIV testing, pricing and procurement & discuss advocacy for change.
Register: avac.org/event/lower-...
Join AVAC, CHAI & @who.int Thurs to unpack the basics on HIV testing, pricing and procurement & discuss advocacy for change.
Register: avac.org/event/lower-...
Lower-Cost HIV Tests: Advocacy for better diagnostic deals
Opportunities to expand access to high quality testing services while freeing up funding for HIV prevention and treatment. Engagement with diagnostic procurers for the purchase of lower cost diagnosti...
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November 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Lower-cost #HIV tests could help sustain testing services and free up funding for #HIVprevention + treatment.
Join AVAC, CHAI & @who.int Thurs to unpack the basics on HIV testing, pricing and procurement & discuss advocacy for change.
Register: avac.org/event/lower-...
Join AVAC, CHAI & @who.int Thurs to unpack the basics on HIV testing, pricing and procurement & discuss advocacy for change.
Register: avac.org/event/lower-...
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#Lenacapavir "Without speed, scale and equity, #LEN is simply exciting science; but, with them, LEN can be a transformational moment in the HIV/AIDS response." @avac.org
avac.org/resource/now...
avac.org/resource/now...
November 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
#Lenacapavir "Without speed, scale and equity, #LEN is simply exciting science; but, with them, LEN can be a transformational moment in the HIV/AIDS response." @avac.org
avac.org/resource/now...
avac.org/resource/now...
Big news for #HIVprevention! The US FDA approved the first generic injectable #lenacapavir for #PrEP — an important step in reaching higher volumes @ lower prices as described in our new report, avac.org/resource/now...
November 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Big news for #HIVprevention! The US FDA approved the first generic injectable #lenacapavir for #PrEP — an important step in reaching higher volumes @ lower prices as described in our new report, avac.org/resource/now...
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US funding disruptions have affected research efforts on #AMR, #HIV, #Malaria, #NTDs, #HealthSecurity, women’s health, and more. Our Innovation Interrupted tool highlights the progress lost and future innovations at risk: www.ghtcoalition.org/innovation-i...
October 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM
US funding disruptions have affected research efforts on #AMR, #HIV, #Malaria, #NTDs, #HealthSecurity, women’s health, and more. Our Innovation Interrupted tool highlights the progress lost and future innovations at risk: www.ghtcoalition.org/innovation-i...
This week in #GlobalHealthWatch: US State Depart redirects contraception funding, leadership changes across global health agencies, Mark Dybul is ED of Global Fund, @unaids.org charts its future, and new mRNA vaccine advances emerge amid US policy uncertainty.
🔗 Read: avac.org/blog/global-...
🔗 Read: avac.org/blog/global-...
October 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This week in #GlobalHealthWatch: US State Depart redirects contraception funding, leadership changes across global health agencies, Mark Dybul is ED of Global Fund, @unaids.org charts its future, and new mRNA vaccine advances emerge amid US policy uncertainty.
🔗 Read: avac.org/blog/global-...
🔗 Read: avac.org/blog/global-...
“Communities hold all the answers to addressing challenges that their communities face.” — AVAC's Kate Segal
@gbgmc.bsky.social & AVAC launched the #PrEP Power Demand Generation Toolkit with adaptable, community-informed materials to reach key populations.
Watch & explore: avac.org/event/launch...
@gbgmc.bsky.social & AVAC launched the #PrEP Power Demand Generation Toolkit with adaptable, community-informed materials to reach key populations.
Watch & explore: avac.org/event/launch...
October 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
“Communities hold all the answers to addressing challenges that their communities face.” — AVAC's Kate Segal
@gbgmc.bsky.social & AVAC launched the #PrEP Power Demand Generation Toolkit with adaptable, community-informed materials to reach key populations.
Watch & explore: avac.org/event/launch...
@gbgmc.bsky.social & AVAC launched the #PrEP Power Demand Generation Toolkit with adaptable, community-informed materials to reach key populations.
Watch & explore: avac.org/event/launch...
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October 29, 2026 at 11:18 PM
‼️ Important read ‼️ The State Department plans to redirect ~$125M in #foreignaid to cover energy costs, including nearly $49M Congress allocated for #familyplanning.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/u...
State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs (Gift Article)
In a memo, the department told lawmakers it was redirecting up to $125 million in foreign aid, including nearly $49 million that Congress appropriated for family planning programs in low-income countr...
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2026 at 9:37 PM
‼️ Important read ‼️ The State Department plans to redirect ~$125M in #foreignaid to cover energy costs, including nearly $49M Congress allocated for #familyplanning.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/u...
In a frontline #STIWatch perspectives piece, Samuel Anyula Gorigo shares experiences from Kenya on #mpox as an emerging #STI & sexual health issue, highlighting gaps in diagnosis and care for GBMSM & the need for stigma-free services.
📙 Read: www.stiwatch.org/resources/be...
📙 Read: www.stiwatch.org/resources/be...
October 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
In a frontline #STIWatch perspectives piece, Samuel Anyula Gorigo shares experiences from Kenya on #mpox as an emerging #STI & sexual health issue, highlighting gaps in diagnosis and care for GBMSM & the need for stigma-free services.
📙 Read: www.stiwatch.org/resources/be...
📙 Read: www.stiwatch.org/resources/be...
Important listen! "There's concerns around the depth of technical or disease specific expertise among the State Department's top global health officials..." says @sarajerving.bsky.social
➕ @jennyleiravelo.bsky.social covers the new Global Fund ED, Mark Dybul & how he'll approach several proposals.
➕ @jennyleiravelo.bsky.social covers the new Global Fund ED, Mark Dybul & how he'll approach several proposals.
For the latest episode of our podcast series, Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba sits down with reporters Jenny Lei Ravelo and Sara Jerving to discuss the top global development stories of the week.
Global Fund’s big news and who’s behind ‘America First’ health strategy
www.devex.com
October 29, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Important listen! "There's concerns around the depth of technical or disease specific expertise among the State Department's top global health officials..." says @sarajerving.bsky.social
➕ @jennyleiravelo.bsky.social covers the new Global Fund ED, Mark Dybul & how he'll approach several proposals.
➕ @jennyleiravelo.bsky.social covers the new Global Fund ED, Mark Dybul & how he'll approach several proposals.
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🌍 From HIV cure science to community action!
On Day 3 of the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy in #Botswana, participants are exploring how to communicate #HIV cure research to different audiences and develop advocacy plans to put their learning into practice.
#IASCure @lindajosephrobert.bsky.social
On Day 3 of the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy in #Botswana, participants are exploring how to communicate #HIV cure research to different audiences and develop advocacy plans to put their learning into practice.
#IASCure @lindajosephrobert.bsky.social
October 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM
🌍 From HIV cure science to community action!
On Day 3 of the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy in #Botswana, participants are exploring how to communicate #HIV cure research to different audiences and develop advocacy plans to put their learning into practice.
#IASCure @lindajosephrobert.bsky.social
On Day 3 of the IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy in #Botswana, participants are exploring how to communicate #HIV cure research to different audiences and develop advocacy plans to put their learning into practice.
#IASCure @lindajosephrobert.bsky.social
“Dybul is uniquely qualified to fill this role. His #globalhealth leadership, experience & deep & durable partnerships are needed now more than ever to translate political commitments & resources into lifesaving impact, especially as the Fund heads into its 9th Replenishment..." - Suraj Madoori
The new chief will take over the Global Fund amid significant changes in global health, where traditional foreign aid is seeing a decline and there are calls for global health institutions to consolidate their work.
Breaking news: Mark Dybul makes a comeback as new Global Fund chief
www.devex.com
October 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
“Dybul is uniquely qualified to fill this role. His #globalhealth leadership, experience & deep & durable partnerships are needed now more than ever to translate political commitments & resources into lifesaving impact, especially as the Fund heads into its 9th Replenishment..." - Suraj Madoori
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🌍 The IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy is under way in #Botswana!
Together with @avac.org, we're bringing back 15 Cure Academy alumni from 11 countries to deepen their knowledge of paediatric #HIV cure research and strengthen community advocacy.
#IASCure #RethinkRebuildRise
Together with @avac.org, we're bringing back 15 Cure Academy alumni from 11 countries to deepen their knowledge of paediatric #HIV cure research and strengthen community advocacy.
#IASCure #RethinkRebuildRise
October 27, 2026 at 8:15 AM
🌍 The IAS Advocacy-for-Cure Academy is under way in #Botswana!
Together with @avac.org, we're bringing back 15 Cure Academy alumni from 11 countries to deepen their knowledge of paediatric #HIV cure research and strengthen community advocacy.
#IASCure #RethinkRebuildRise
Together with @avac.org, we're bringing back 15 Cure Academy alumni from 11 countries to deepen their knowledge of paediatric #HIV cure research and strengthen community advocacy.
#IASCure #RethinkRebuildRise
"The foundations of the #HIV response & broader health systems had already been weakened by yrs of underinvestment, political complacency & the mistaken belief that the tremendous scientific progress made in the HIV space guaranteed cont'd success." - Jose Zuniga
tinyurl.com/aftershocksroundtable
tinyurl.com/aftershocksroundtable
October 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
"The foundations of the #HIV response & broader health systems had already been weakened by yrs of underinvestment, political complacency & the mistaken belief that the tremendous scientific progress made in the HIV space guaranteed cont'd success." - Jose Zuniga
tinyurl.com/aftershocksroundtable
tinyurl.com/aftershocksroundtable
Mark Dybul was appointed ED of the Global Fund today. This comes at a critical moment for #globalhealth. Strong leadership, sustained investment & community engagement will be essential to advancing the fight against #HIV, #TB & malaria.
Read our statement: avac.org/press-releas...
Read our statement: avac.org/press-releas...
October 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Mark Dybul was appointed ED of the Global Fund today. This comes at a critical moment for #globalhealth. Strong leadership, sustained investment & community engagement will be essential to advancing the fight against #HIV, #TB & malaria.
Read our statement: avac.org/press-releas...
Read our statement: avac.org/press-releas...
🧵 Important read from @sarajerving.bsky.social at @devex.com on who's behind the America First Global Health Strategy & concerns abt the loss of technical expertise & capacity to deliver.
🔗 www.devex.com/news/meet-th...
🔗 www.devex.com/news/meet-th...
October 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
🧵 Important read from @sarajerving.bsky.social at @devex.com on who's behind the America First Global Health Strategy & concerns abt the loss of technical expertise & capacity to deliver.
🔗 www.devex.com/news/meet-th...
🔗 www.devex.com/news/meet-th...
⏰ Happening TODAY! Join AVAC, Access Bridge & @gbgmc.bsky.social for the launch of the PrEP Power Demand Generation Toolkit—new insights, messaging & resources to help reach key populations with long-acting #PrEP.
avac.org/event/launch...
avac.org/event/launch...
October 27, 2026 at 12:24 PM
⏰ Happening TODAY! Join AVAC, Access Bridge & @gbgmc.bsky.social for the launch of the PrEP Power Demand Generation Toolkit—new insights, messaging & resources to help reach key populations with long-acting #PrEP.
avac.org/event/launch...
avac.org/event/launch...
Two important webinars this week! Join AVAC & partners for discussions on:
🔹 Tues: Strategies to reach key populations with long-acting #PrEP
🔹 Wed. Aftershocks: rebuilding #HIV and #publichealth infrastructure
Register and join:
🔗 avac.org/event/launch...
🔗 avac.org/event/afters...
🔹 Tues: Strategies to reach key populations with long-acting #PrEP
🔹 Wed. Aftershocks: rebuilding #HIV and #publichealth infrastructure
Register and join:
🔗 avac.org/event/launch...
🔗 avac.org/event/afters...
October 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Two important webinars this week! Join AVAC & partners for discussions on:
🔹 Tues: Strategies to reach key populations with long-acting #PrEP
🔹 Wed. Aftershocks: rebuilding #HIV and #publichealth infrastructure
Register and join:
🔗 avac.org/event/launch...
🔗 avac.org/event/afters...
🔹 Tues: Strategies to reach key populations with long-acting #PrEP
🔹 Wed. Aftershocks: rebuilding #HIV and #publichealth infrastructure
Register and join:
🔗 avac.org/event/launch...
🔗 avac.org/event/afters...
“At the end of the day…the greatest scientific advance may get you a Nobel prize, but it’s not going to deliver public health impact if we don’t recognize the role of communities & systems in translating science into impact.” AVAC's ED on a @financialtimes.com convo
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October 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM
“At the end of the day…the greatest scientific advance may get you a Nobel prize, but it’s not going to deliver public health impact if we don’t recognize the role of communities & systems in translating science into impact.” AVAC's ED on a @financialtimes.com convo
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This week's #GlobalHealthWatch covers a controversial #hepB vaccine trial halted, the #cutsKill rally where advocates mobilized to protect US research funding, a call to accelerate #LEN for #PrEP access & Global Fund decisions that could reshape global health financing.
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
October 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
This week's #GlobalHealthWatch covers a controversial #hepB vaccine trial halted, the #cutsKill rally where advocates mobilized to protect US research funding, a call to accelerate #LEN for #PrEP access & Global Fund decisions that could reshape global health financing.
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
🔗 avac.org/blog/global-...
The #SaveHIVFunding campaign, AVAC, @prep4allnow.bsky.social, @hivma.bsky.social and partners rallied at the #CutsKill rally to stop the cuts & threats to federal #HIV prevention, care & research.
Take action: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/168...
Take action: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/168...
Infectious disease specialists protest HIV funding cuts
Supporters of people with HIV/AIDS rallied at the IDWeek 2026 conference in Washington, DC.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4yTIgdj
📷: Liz Szabo
Supporters of people with HIV/AIDS rallied at the IDWeek 2026 conference in Washington, DC.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4yTIgdj
📷: Liz Szabo
October 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The #SaveHIVFunding campaign, AVAC, @prep4allnow.bsky.social, @hivma.bsky.social and partners rallied at the #CutsKill rally to stop the cuts & threats to federal #HIV prevention, care & research.
Take action: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/168...
Take action: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/168...
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I was at this important gathering at #IDSA2026, where @idsainfo.bsky.social Dr Jeanne Marrazzo + @avac.org Mitchell Warren spoke out against #HIV funding cuts. Decades of progress and countless lives are at stake. Read the coverage by Liz Szabo @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/hivaids/infe...
October 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I was at this important gathering at #IDSA2026, where @idsainfo.bsky.social Dr Jeanne Marrazzo + @avac.org Mitchell Warren spoke out against #HIV funding cuts. Decades of progress and countless lives are at stake. Read the coverage by Liz Szabo @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/hivaids/infe...
LEN for #HIV #PrEP is moving faster than previous PrEP products, but is not even close to delivering impact at scale.
AVAC & Access Bridge call for greater ambition: at least 3 million people reached in 2 yrs. No less and no slower, with a push for more and faster.
Read: bit.ly/now-what-len
AVAC & Access Bridge call for greater ambition: at least 3 million people reached in 2 yrs. No less and no slower, with a push for more and faster.
Read: bit.ly/now-what-len
October 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
LEN for #HIV #PrEP is moving faster than previous PrEP products, but is not even close to delivering impact at scale.
AVAC & Access Bridge call for greater ambition: at least 3 million people reached in 2 yrs. No less and no slower, with a push for more and faster.
Read: bit.ly/now-what-len
AVAC & Access Bridge call for greater ambition: at least 3 million people reached in 2 yrs. No less and no slower, with a push for more and faster.
Read: bit.ly/now-what-len
‼️ Happening today at 12:15pm as part of #IDWeek2026. Join AVAC, @hivma.bsky.social, @prep4allnow.bsky.social and partners as we call on Congress to protect lifesaving #HIV care, treatment and prevention.
avac.org/event/save-h...
avac.org/event/save-h...
Join HIVMA and the Save HIV Funding campaign at the #IDWeek2026 #CutsKill Quilt rally next Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 12:15pm in the Ballroom ABC Foyer to call on Congress to protect lifesaving HIV care, treatment and prevention.
Can’t attend in person? Tune in to the livestream on HIVMA’s Instagram.
Can’t attend in person? Tune in to the livestream on HIVMA’s Instagram.
October 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
‼️ Happening today at 12:15pm as part of #IDWeek2026. Join AVAC, @hivma.bsky.social, @prep4allnow.bsky.social and partners as we call on Congress to protect lifesaving #HIV care, treatment and prevention.
avac.org/event/save-h...
avac.org/event/save-h...