#AIDS2026
"Seeing Ukraine there was...seeing resilience in human form: people, the delegates choosing to show up for their communities, even when their own lives are surrounded by uncertainty." Read Jyoti Dhawale's takeaways from #AIDS2026.

#mondaymotivation
A Powerful Presence in Midst of War – Ukraine (Part 4): A Recap from AIDS 2026
"Their country was still at war. Yet, there they were, physically present, not withdrawn, not waiting for life to become normal, but standing among the global HIV community."
www.thewellproject.org
November 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
💬 « Il faut adapter les soins à la vie des personnes, et non l’inverse. »

- Beatriz Grinsztejn, ancienne présidente de l’IAS

#AIDS2026 #RethinkRebuildRise
VIH au Brésil : un modèle à l’épreuve des inégalités
À Rio de Janeiro, lors d’AIDS 2026, reportage sur la lutte contre le VIH au Brésil : accès gratuit aux traitements, système de santé universel, recherche et mobilisation communautaire, face aux inégal...
www.aides.org
October 27, 2026 at 9:41 AM
"Being the first is rarely about being fearless. It means coming out of the comfort zone knowing that the tribe will grow...
Change does not happen simply because we accept the way things have always been done. Hence we 'Dare to Disrupt'!" Jyoti Dhawale

Read more in Jyoti's write-up of #AIDS2026 ⤵
Being the First – Challenging What Needs to Change (Part 3): A Recap from AIDS 2026
"Being the first is rarely about being fearless. It means coming out of the comfort zone knowing that the tribe will grow."
www.thewellproject.org
October 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Our new research presented at #AIDS2026 shows that, in many countries, routine interactions with healthcare providers and public health systems become the starting point for criminal investigations against people living with HIV.

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#HIVNews #HIVcriminalisation #Advocacy
October 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The spouse & I attended #AIDS2026 in Rio, but other work delayed our write-ups. One session that stayed with us was the Lancet HIV Commission on ageing and HIV—especially the community voices and the gap between recommendations and lived experience.

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AIDS 2026: Revisiting the Lancet HIV Commission on Ageing and HIV through community voices – Treatment Science Writers
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October 24, 2026 at 8:18 PM
🌎 Community is driving the #HIV response forward!

A recent @midianinjaoficial.bsky.social feature explores how community voices at #AIDS2026 are shaping research, advancing person-centred care & improving equitable access.

📖 Read in Portuguese (browser translation available).

#RethinkRebuildRise
O poder da comunidade: quem move a resposta global ao HIV - Mídia NINJA
Ativistas, educadores e pesquisadores mostram como participação comunitária pode mudar pesquisa, comunicação, acesso e financiamento no HIV
midianinja.org
October 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM
"We hope that you walk away from this meeting with new ideas to improve your clinical practice, policies & programmes, & the motivation to put these ideas into action!"

IAS President Kenneth Ngure presented the latest #HIV science & key messages from #AIDS2026 at the #IASEdFund symposium in Malawi.
October 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
"Being in prison may take away person's freedom but it must never take away their access to life-saving medicines."

Jyoti Dhawale shares what she learned at #AIDS2026 about global #HIVcriminalization, its impacts on the lives of people living with #HIV when incarcerated and after leaving prison.
Knowledge and Connection on Prison Health Matters (Part 2): A Recap from AIDS 2026
"Being in prison may take away person's freedom but it must never take away their access to life-saving medicines."
www.thewellproject.org
October 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🌍 Expand your #HIV knowledge and skills with IAS+.

Explore e-courses, webinar replays, expert insights, past conference resources and more.

🆕 Just added: sessions and e-posters from #AIDS2026.

📲 Access #IASPlus anytime, anywhere:

https://plus.iasociety.org
October 16, 2026 at 11:40 AM
What did you believe about HIV five years ago that you know differently today?

The HIV landscape has changed in recent years. At #AIDS2026, Alexandre Putti and João Netto reflect on science, community, intersectionality and care.
October 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Missed #AIDS2026?

Catch up with one of the conference's highlighted sessions. Watch Mutsa Bwakura-Dangarembizi present results from our LATA trial in the Co-Chairs' Choice session.

▶️ Start at 28:36: plus.iasociety.org/webcasts/aid...

@iasociety.bsky.social

#HIVResearch #PaediatricHIV
AIDS 2026: Co-Chairs' Choice | IAS Plus
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October 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
📸 Revisit #AIDS2026 through photos from dozens of sessions and activities across the conference.

From the plenary hall and Global Village to networking activities and memorable moments throughout the week, explore the highlights that brought the global HIV community together in Rio de Janeiro.
AIDS 2026 in pictures | AIDS 2026
AIDS 2026 in pictures See a selection of the latest photos from AIDS 2026.
www.iasociety.org
October 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
"If I had given up all those years ago, I would never have known that one day, I would be here, attending the AIDS 2026 conference, in Brazil, under scholarship basis, looking back at my life with gratitude, instead of pain." Jyoti Dhawale

Read Jo's coverage from the #AIDS2026 Conference ⤵
The Life I Almost Didn't Live – From India to Brazil (Part 1): A Recap from AIDS 2026
"I was there as a woman, as an advocate, as a changemaker, as a deaf person, and as someone who has spent years turning my own journey into lived experience for others."
www.thewellproject.org
October 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
#PrEP efficacy depends on adherence not biology and #PrEPaccess depends on politics:

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Raphael Landovitz from UCLA’s talk at #AIDS2026 explains why “we may soon be seeing recommendations to harmonise 2:1:1 dosing across populations.”

#PrEPforWomen #HIV #HIVsky #HIVprevention
October 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Anti-gender attacks are a health emergency for trans communities.

At #AIDS2026, Pedro Ivo Oliveira, Health Officer at Global Action for Trans Equality, called for collective action to protect trans rights.

Coordination, collectivity and community are key.
October 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Most people who used Anktiva with or without bnAbs experienced typical viral rebound after stopping antiretrovirals, but a minority had longer remission. Studies at #AIDS2026 saw favorable changes in the viral reservoir & immune responses, suggesting it could help achieve a functional cure for HIV.
Anktiva May Help Shrink HIV Viral Reservoir
Study findings suggest the immune-modulating drug might play a role in a combination functional cure strategy.
www.poz.com
October 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM
🌍 #AIDS2026 : quels enseignements pour la riposte au VIH ?
Dépendance financière, accessibilité des innovations, droits humains... L’Initiative – Expertise France revient sur ce que cette conférence révèle de l’évolution de la riposte au VIH 👉 urls.fr/xOBAdg @iasociety.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
HIV care has never been more advanced. But is everyone able to access it?

Stigma, marginalisation and barriers to healthcare continue to stand in the way of health equity.

At #AIDS2026, Alexandre Putti and João Netto shared key perspectives on what needs to change.
October 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
You can now watch our #AIDS2026 satellite, 'Children can't wait: From funding crisis to foundational fixes', on demand.

https://bit.ly/4yoI9H2
September 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM
👗 From #Rio to #NYC, #HIVUnwrapped continues to put #HIV science and fashion in the spotlight.

After taking to the runway and bringing an interactive exhibition to #AIDS2026, HIV Unwrapped made its latest stop at #NYFW, using fashion to challenge HIV stigma and spark new conversations.
Science takes the runway: HIV Unwrapped at NYFW
At this year’s New York Fashion Week, HIV Unwrapped has put science on the runway, calling attention to today’s breakthrough treatments, the U=U message, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic that forever changed...
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September 30, 2026 at 8:32 AM
💡 #AI was a major topic at #AIDS2026 – from its potential to transform the #HIV response to how we use it responsibly, effectively & equitably.

🎥 Explore sessions on AI & HIV, now free on #IASPlus:

https://plus.iasociety.org/search/resources/convening/402/type-of-content/99?query=AI&search-op=and
September 28, 2026 at 12:13 PM
"At the July #AIDS2026 conference in Rio, Jason Mitchell, a public health specialist leading #Fiji's #HIV response, described it as the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the world, noting that two-thirds of cases are in those ages 20-34."
Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.
www.npr.org
September 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM
🌍 What were key takeaways from #AIDS2026?

Hear IAS President Kenneth Ngure & other leading experts unpack the latest trends, emerging priorities & critical discussions from the conference:

https://plus.iasociety.org/search/resources/content-theme/34/type-of-content/104?query=2026&search-op=and
September 25, 2026 at 11:47 AM
📣 #AIDS2026 content is now freely available on #IASPlus!

Explore over 1,700 resources from the 26th International AIDS Conference, including conference sessions & e-posters.

📲 Dive into the research, insights & discussions from AIDS2026:

https://plus.iasociety.org/search/resources/convening/402
September 24, 2026 at 12:12 PM
“The future of AI in HIV should be shaped with communities, not simply built from data about them.” — Solange Baptiste, @itpc.bsky.social

The latest AI + HIV newsletter explores #AIDS2026 rx, emerging tools, governance, equity and accountability.

🔗 Read the issue: avac.org/ai-hiv-issue2/
September 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM