HIV Disclosure Project

04/06/2026

"The Philippines has seen a dramatic rise in HIV infections, particularly among young men who have s*x with men and transgender women, despite having progressive legal frameworks in place. This study identifies systemic governance failures, fragmented service delivery, and sociocultural barriers as key factors undermining the effectiveness of the national HIV response, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to address these gaps."

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨

Why does HIV continue to rise in the Philippines despite progressive laws?

Our latest retrospective policy analysis looks at systemic gaps, governance challenges, and sociocultural barriers that have shaped the country’s HIV response. The study highlights key areas for strengthening prevention, treatment, and rights-based service delivery.

📄 Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01654-2

04/06/2026

JHLT: The Podcast continues a themed month on HIV infection in solid organ transplant, building on our last episode’s exploration from Dr. Saeed at Montefiore in New York.

Our guest this episode is infectious diseases expert Cameron Wolfe, MD, Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. He joined us while on sabbatical with his family in Brisbane Australia for a conversation about how transplant centers now consider HIV infection, including transplant recipients who are HIV positive.

The discussion explores:

How the HOPE Act of 2013 changed practice in the United States, and how other countries have handled HIV transplantation regulations
Immunosuppresion, antiviral therapy, and opportunistic infection in HIV+ transplant recipients
Whether organ-specific surveillance changes in HIV+ patients
The ethics of using organs from HIV+ donors and ensuring HIV+ patients are treated equitably

JHLT: The Podcast continues a themed month on HIV infection in solid organ transplant, building on our last episode’s exploration from Dr. Saeed at Montefiore in New York. Our guest this episode is infectious diseases expert Cameron Wolfe, MD, Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical ...

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

"Louisiana, Washington state, and Australia opted for a more innovative strategy. They implemented subscription pricing in which government insurers paid manufacturers a fixed fee in exchange for unlimited access to the drugs.

The structure was aptly nicknamed the “Netflix model.” Like the streaming service that revolutionized how the world watches movies, insurers negotiated a subscription payment to manufacturers in exchange for unlimited access to the cure."

Lenacapavir could put the end of the HIV epidemic in reach — if the people who need it can access it. Here’s one way to make that happen.

04/02/2026

Greece is moving closer to restricting access to social media for minors, with the government preparing a plan that could effectively block children under 15 from using major platforms.

The measure is expected to be enforced through a state-backed digital system, likely the “Kids Wallet” app, designed to verify age and control access rather than relying solely on platforms themselves.

Authorities argue the move is necessary as concerns grow over online addiction, cyberbullying, and the mental health impact of social media on young users. Similar restrictions are already being discussed or implemented across Europe, showing a wider shift toward stricter digital regulation.

The plan is still awaiting final announcement, but government preparations are already advanced, signaling that Greece is ready to take a more aggressive stance on regulating the digital lives of children.

This policy is aimed specifically at underage users.

04/01/2026

Wake up Canada, today’s the day! Artemis II may launch to the Moon tonight! 🚀

Drop your good luck messages for CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen in the comments and help us send positive energy his way! 🌟

✨ Watch our live coverage on Facebook or YouTube, starting at 5:45 p.m. (ET)
✨ Or find a watch party near you: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/artemis-ii/activities/watch-parties/guide.asp

🚨 Reminder: There could be multiple launch attempts. Launches are complex, especially this one: it's the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years!

04/01/2026

"Despite Gilead’s public claims that it can expand production of lenacapavir to meet needs, the company has refused requests from MSF to purchase a limited supply for use in our programs. Instead, it has directed MSF to acquire lenacapavir through the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, even though they have a fixed and insufficient supply of the drug — enough for up to 2 million people over three years, which is well below the global need."

Gilead refuses to sell groundbreaking HIV prevention drug to MSF
Blocking humanitarian organizations from accessing a medical breakthrough puts vulnerable people across the world in danger.

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/gilead-refuses-sell-groundbreaking-hiv-prevention-drug-msf

03/31/2026

https://broadbentinstitute.ca/statement-stephen-lewis/

The Broadbent Institute mourns the loss of former Ontario NDP leader Stephen Lewis. Lewis was a committed social democrat who worked closely with Ed Broadbent during his time as leader of Canada’s NDP, and in their concurrent careers in social democratic internationalism.

03/31/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLCHHPL73YQ

What are bNAbs, and how could they change the future of HIV treatment? In this episode of the Series of Jojo, we join the community in a vital conversation a...

03/29/2026

At 8:30 p.m., switch off your lights and join millions around the world.

For one hour, homes, businesses, and some of the most recognizable landmarks on Earth will go dark on March 28.

Earth Hour began in 2006 in Australia and now spans more than 100 countries, turning a simple action into a synchronized global event.

In cities from Auckland to New York, landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Empire State Building will switch off their lights at the same local time. In 2025 alone, people pledged over 3 million hours to the event.

The goal isn’t the energy saved in 60 minutes. Scientists warn that rising global temperatures are already accelerating ice loss, intensifying storms, and disrupting ecosystems worldwide. Earth Hour is designed to keep that reality visible, even as other global crises compete for attention.

03/28/2026

🤖 Are the robots taking over the HIV response?

On Monday 16 March 2026, ITPC Global brought together over 100 HIV advocates, health workers, community leaders, and technologists for a bold conversation: AI in HIV: Centering Communities in the Age of Algorithms.

The verdict? AI is already here and it’s shaping testing, treatment, data, and service delivery. But the tools being built right now will either deepen inequality or help dismantle it. That depends entirely on who is in the room when they are designed.

💡 Three things we came away knowing:

1️⃣ AI holds real promise – from slashing clinic wait times through smart task-sharing, to giving people a safe, stigma-free space to ask questions they are too afraid to ask out loud.

2️⃣ Bias is a structural problem, not a technical glitch. When AI is trained on data that excludes African communities, young people, and people living with HIV, those tools replicate and deepen existing inequality. Human oversight and continuous community evaluation are non-negotiable.

3️⃣ Community leadership is the blueprint, just as it has been for generic ARVs, community-based testing, and PrEP. Communities must shape AI tools from the moment a problem is defined, not be consulted as an afterthought.

As ITPC Executive Director Solange Baptiste said: "It can't be solutions looking for a problem. You have to start at the pain point of the affected community."

Thank you to our incredible panellists:
🎙 Solange Baptiste - Lancet Global Health Commission on AI & HIV
🎙 Tatiene Ngoie - Centre for HIV-AIDS Prevention Studies (CHAPS), South Africa
🎙 Hudson Balidawa - Ministry of Health, Uganda
🎙 Hawinet Bekele - Audere, Ethiopia
🎙 Rohit Malpani - AI and Ethics for Health
🎙 Nomonde Ngema - Youth Influencer
🎤 Charlene Omrawo (Moderator) - ITPC Global

Missed it? Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/gPocvYdy3ww

And look out for our AI 101 training for community leaders and the Global Community AI Survey — coming soon ahead of AIDS 2026.

If AI is going to shape the HIV response, communities must shape AI. 💪