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The latest international news, analysis and features on the HIV epidemic from Avert. Share your views and expertise with your peers in the comments box below the articles.

29 November 2016
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Early-stage HIV vaccine trial starts in South Africa

New HIV vaccine trial builds on success of 2009 Thai trial that showed 31.2% effectiveness in preventing HIV.

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13 November 2016
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A microscopic view of fungus

Treating fungal infections could prevent 1 million AIDS-related deaths by 2020

Over 300,000 AIDS-related deaths each year could be prevented through better diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections

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10 November 2016
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Promising new device can detect viral load in under 30 minutes

Viral load testing could become more accessible to millions of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa thanks to a new USB testing stick.

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30 September 2016
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Children with their grandmother in South Africa

10% of children living with HIV don’t develop AIDS because immune system ignores HIV

The natural ability of some children's immune systems to hold off attacking HIV, thus stopping diseases progression, may provide clues for future treatment.

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29 January 2016
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Antiretroviral injection gives viral suppression for 17 months

A once-a-week injection that can offer ‘complete viral-load suppression’ for up to 17 months, could be available from 2017 according to Pharmaceutical company CytoDyn Inc. following a trial of 23 patients. 

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29 January 2016
HIV virus in bloodstream

HIV still replicates even when viral load is undetectable

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13 January 2016
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Long-acting injectable HIV treatment undergoes clinical trials

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