AHF reaches 2 million lives in care

The organization expands its presence and is now in 47 countries operating 839 free of charge care centers for the prevention, detection and treatment of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

Menstrual Poverty is a Human Rights Issue and Not Just ‘a Hygiene Matter’

One in every 3 adolescents in Latin America regularly misses school due to the lack of adequate resources to manage their menstrual periods with dignity: clean water, proper underwear, and products such as sanitary pads, tampons, or menstrual cups. Instead, they are forced to resort to socks, rags, or paper, an undignified situation that affects girls’ self-esteem and hampers their educational and social opportunities.

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses: AHF Institute

As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

Yes, we can end TB and AIDS.

Despite the achievements of the response to tuberculosis around the world, TB, a 100% curable disease, continues to claim thousands of lives.

February 13, International Condom Day 2024

2023 left us with a worrying increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Latin America and The Caribbean, with rates remaining between 15% and 40% in syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, and more.

Girls Act, in their own words

2022 marks the first five years of the Girls Act, a program which aims to provide tools for girls’ agency to use in difficult contexts and thus avoid acquiring HIV, unwanted pregnancies, violence or leaving school. Ultimately, these girls take ownership of their future and improve their communities.

Treatment and prevention are the keys to ending HIV

The world has the formula to end AIDS by 2030, but that goal will not be achieved without the necessary determination and action, says the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in its most recent biannual report. The document explains that the path to end AIDS as a global health threat is clear and […]

Colombia challenges the patent of a drug against HIV

The Colombian government is about to authorize the entry of the generic version of dolutegravir, one of the most used and effective drugs in antiretroviral treatment, which controls HIV. Resolution 881 of 2023 was promoted by the Ministry of Health on June 2 and would allow Colombia to import or manufacture dolutegravir without requesting the […]

WHO recommends expanding access to HIV testing

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on HIV, highlighting the importance of expanding access to testing to get people living with the virus to undetectable levels. At the 12th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, which began on July 23 and ran for four days, WHO presented guidelines outlining HIV […]

People who “control” HIV, more susceptible to diseases

People ‘HIV controllers’ may be more susceptible to non-AIDS-related illnesses compared to people who are being treated for the infection, a new study has revealed. People living with the virus who do not need antiretroviral treatment are called “HIV controllers” – their bodies alone keep the amount of virus in their blood (viral load) low. […]