The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is deeply committed to continuing global progress toward controlling the HIV epidemic – country by country, community by community. As we join the world in confronting the unique challenges posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are dedicated to doing what is needed to serve, support, and protect our clients, communities, staff, and partners around the world.

The 14th edition of South Africa's District Health Barometer consolidates information on a wide range of health services across the country’s 52 health districts and has become an important planning and management resource for health service providers, managers, researchers and policy-makers.

Access the COVID-19 resource portal for information on the virus, symptoms, and preventative tips. It contains the latest statistics on COVID-19 in South Africa, as well as press releases on the country's response. There are also resources and guidelines on social distancing, self-quarantine, and what to do if you have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. 

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UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima shares that there is currently no strong evidence that people living with HIV are at an especially increased risk of contracting COVID-19 or, that if they do contract it, they will experience a worse outcome. People living with HIV should take all recommended preventive measures to minimize exposure and prevent infection, and all countries should ensure that medication is available.

This blog is the first in the ACCESS blog series and it gives an overview of the study findings. It explores the motivations that made clients decide to start, continue or stop using oral PrEP, as well as what made certain clients decide not to start taking oral PrEP at all.

The pace of progress in reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to treatment and ending AIDS-related deaths is slowing down according to a new report released by UNAIDS. Communities at the Centre shows a mixed picture with some countries making impressive gains while others are experiencing rises in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. It also shows how boosting community support can help to jumpstart progress.