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AVAC and partners are proud to share three new national sexually transmitted infections (STIs) advocacy agendas for Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing coordinated agendas to elevate STIs as a national health priority and accelerate actions on R&D and delivery of STI vaccines, diagnostics, prevention and care.
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This week, the global health world lost a true leader, Stephen Lewis, whose life was defined by an unwavering commitment to creating a better, more just world. Lewis’ unwavering passion and fearless advocacy continue to set the standard, reminding us that global health demands urgency, equity and accountability. This week’s issue follows that charge.
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Pandemic treaty negotiations ahead of the World Health Assembly show rising tensions, as countries push for equity in pathogen sharing, alongside the expansion of US bilateral health deals and the evolving role of the Global Fund within this shifting architecture. This issue also covers calls to declare recent US global health policy shifts a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, deepening instability at the US CDC, and updates on US government bilateral agreements.
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AVAC and partners are proud to share three new national sexually transmitted infections (STIs) advocacy agendas for Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing coordinated agendas to elevate STIs as a national health priority and accelerate actions on R&D and delivery of STI vaccines, diagnostics, prevention and care.
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This week, the global health world lost a true leader, Stephen Lewis, whose life was defined by an unwavering commitment to creating a better, more just world. Lewis’ unwavering passion and fearless advocacy continue to set the standard, reminding us that global health demands urgency, equity and accountability. This week’s issue follows that charge.
Pandemic treaty negotiations ahead of the World Health Assembly show rising tensions, as countries push for equity in pathogen sharing, alongside the expansion of US bilateral health deals and the evolving role of the Global Fund within this shifting architecture. This issue also covers calls to declare recent US global health policy shifts a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, deepening instability at the US CDC, and updates on US government bilateral agreements.
The Impact Report highlights the power of advocacy, research translation, and partnership to advance HIV prevention and global health equity. In this first edition — the introduction of LEN in Zambia, how AVAC and partners are standing up for science, and new efforts to translate evidence for decision making.
In a moment when access to clear, credible HIV science has never been more urgent, AVAC is bridging the gap between global research conferences and the communities who need that information most—through real-time webinars, digestible recaps, and resources trusted by leading researchers.
As the US administration threatens to dismantle decades of biomedical research progress, AVAC and partners have mounted a powerful defense—highlighted by the 24-Hour Marathon to Save AIDS Research, which united 75 presenters and reached more than 7,000 people across 28 countries.
Zambia made history on World AIDS Day 2025 by becoming one of the first African countries to launch lenacapavir—just 18 months after pivotal trial results were announced. This milestone reflects years of coordinated advocacy, community engagement, and technical support that’s setting a new standard for speed and equity in HIV prevention rollouts globally.
From spotlighting the impact of US-supported HIV research to advancing the future of the HIV response; accelerating pediatric HIV cure research to shaping the global STI agenda, AVAC is driving and tracking the critical conversations defining HIV prevention and advocacy. Read on for this week’s resources and perspectives.
A US federal court blocked the US Administration’s efforts to overhaul the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, while the NIH Director sought to reassure lawmakers over funding delays and shifting research priorities. Meanwhile, the State Department quietly removed five “America First” health agreements from public access as scrutiny grows, and Argentina announced its intent to withdraw from the WHO.
A new Health Affairs piece by Judith Auerbach, Jirair Ratevosian, and AVAC’s Mitchell Warren makes the case that cuts to US-supported global HIV research don’t just hurt partner countries. They undermine the scientific pipeline that delivers those advances to Americans most in need. As the Trump administration scales back global health investments, the US risks squandering decades of research returns just as they’re beginning to pay off.
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Discover perspectives on the latest findings, biggest challenges and most exciting successes in our collective work.
AVAC’s email list for organization and individuals interested in timely updates and critical perspectives on developments in biomedical HIV prevention.
A comprehensive round-up of HIV prevention media coverage and scientific publications.
Each month this podcast uses interviews, discussion and first-person reflections to explore vital topics confronting the field of HIV prevention research.
PxWire is AVAC’s quarterly update on biomedical HIV prevention. Each issue highlights key developments, challenges and opportunities, and features a centerspread infographic that provides a visual tool for framing these issues.
Pandemic Watch is a curated news digest on the latest pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPPR) news and resources.
A collection of official statements from AVAC.
Media clippings featuring AVAC, its staff and close partners in the news media.