Nearly 20 states scale back HIV medication programs
A growing number of states are rolling back financial help for HIV medications.
Mar 3, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on HIV Infections
MeSH tree: C01.221.812.640.400
U.S. medical care is improving, but cost and health differ depending on disease
Over two decades, medical care improvements have increased health spans in the U.S. by 1.3 years and medical spending by $234,000 per person over their lifetime—or about $182,000 per additional healthy year of life gained—when ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Monthly cabotegravir-rilpivirine injections superior to standard oral ART for HIV with adherence challenges
Monthly injections of long-acting cabotegravir-rilpivirine are superior to standard oral antiretroviral therapy (ART) in persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and medication adherence challenges, according to a ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Single daily pill shows promise as replacement for complex, multi-tablet HIV treatment regimens
A new, daily oral tablet that combines two current HIV treatment medications, bictegravir and lenacapavir (BIC/LEN), could effectively replace more complicated HIV treatment regimens used by people living with HIV who are ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Kenya-Uganda trial reduces HIV incidence by 70% in rural populations
By pairing digital tools with tailored HIV services delivered by community health workers and clinicians, a study has reduced new HIV cases by 70% in rural Kenya and Uganda. This successful strategic implementation of existing ...
Feb 24, 2026
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NIH institute told to drop 'biodefense' and 'pandemic preparedness' language from website
As new infectious threats emerge worldwide, a key U.S. health agency is quietly stepping away from language tied to pandemic planning, a change some experts warn could leave Americans less protected when the next crisis hits.
Feb 18, 2026
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Kenya to roll out HIV prevention shots in March
Kenya will roll out a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention drug in March across 15 priority regions, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
Feb 18, 2026
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HIV entry blocker pairs CD4 mimic and antibody, showing sevenfold higher efficacy
Drug conjugates (ADCs) developed at Institute of Science Tokyo combine a CD4 mimic with neutralizing antibodies for enhanced suppression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. By targeting the gp120 on the viral ...
Feb 17, 2026
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States sue to block $600 million cut to public health funds
Four states are suing to stop the Trump administration from rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars already set aside for public health programs.
Feb 13, 2026
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Human stem cell lines offer new resource to help study HIV progression
King's College London researchers have created a unique collection of human stem cell models that could help to uncover why HIV leads to different outcomes in different people. The research was carried out by Dr. Nathalia ...
Feb 13, 2026
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