August 2025

Contents

Conference reports

• IAS 2025: Limited access to CD4 tests misses late diagnoses and advanced HIV disease (AHD)

• IAS 2025: Induced stress can increase HIV dynamics

• IAS 2025: WHO major updates on injectables, AHD, breastfeeding, infant prophylaxis and peer support

Antiretrovirals

• Lenacapavir injectable PrEP approved in Europe

• Switching to long-acting injectable ART with detectable viral load in people struggling with oral ART