HIV prevention and treatment
HIV remains one of the world's most significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
From condom access to community sensitisation, Key Correspondents document the reality of HIV prevention and treatment in their communities. Key Correspondents will also report stories such as why HIV testing and prevention initiatives are working or failing and whether people in their community are able to access HIV counselling, testing and treatment.
Non-adherence to medication threatens Cambodia’s zero AIDS deaths target
The Cambodian Government has committed to reaching zero AIDS-related deaths by 2020. But the number of deaths among people who are living with HIV continues to rise. more
Beyond AIDS 2014: hoping for a revolution
I’m just back from AIDS 2014 in Melbourne, Australia and hoping it won’t be another conference relegated to the past, but a building block for forward momentum. more
World Hepatitis Day: Malawi fails to act on public health threat
Hepatitis is a global public health problem affecting millions of people every year, yet Malawi shows no sign of safeguarding its citizen from its devastating health consequences. more
HIV eradication remains challenging milestone for scientists
The cure of HIV remains one of the most sought after medical research issues of all time. Despite advances have the goal of preventing or curing HIV still seems to remain out of reach. more
More funding needed for TB-HIV co-infection
HIV and TB advocates say failure by donors and governments to invest more in these diseases may thwart efforts to end both epidemics resulting in thousands of preventable deaths. more
We must step up the pace to end AIDS
The United Nations is setting a target to end AIDS by 2030. To achieve this, all those involved in the response have to step up the pace: this is the AIDS 2014 theme. more
Safe from harm: reducing HIV among people who use drugs in Cambodia
As the 20th International AIDS Conference gets underway, three leading HIV and drugs organisations are warning that global funding for HIV prevention for people who inject drugs is in crisis. more
Demand in sex industry for unsafe sex hampers fight against HIV
A Zambian sex worker living with HIV says efforts to reduce new HIV infections are being hampered by demand for unprotected sex, which comes at a higher price. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.