HIV/AIDS Testing and Prevention

Dear Colleagues,

HIV/AIDS remain a major public health problem, with over 38 million people living with HIV/AIDS globally. This is despite the incredible advancements made in antiretroviral treatment (ART) and HIV prevention interventions.

The main cornerstone of HIV elimination remains the prevention of new infections; however, the incidence of HIV is still a concern. UNAIDS introduced the 95-95-95 goals aiming to achieve the control of HIV by 2030, whereby at least 95% of people living with HIV must know their HIV status, 95% of these must be receiving ART, and 95% of those on ART must achieve viral load suppression (VLS). The first 95 is very important, as it is the gateway to HIV prevention, treatment, and care services. Biomedical HIV prevention interventions, including male condoms, medical male circumcision, and PrEP, have contributed immensely to HIV prevention; however, there remains the need for women-controlled approaches, such as vaginal microbicides. Social, economic, and structural interventions, including cash interventions and the economic and educational uplifting of young women, have also been carried out. This Special Issue aims to provide evidence of HIV testing and prevention globally. Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and research articles are all welcome in this issue.

Prof. Dr. Alfred Musekiwa
Dr. Zvifadzo Matsena-Zingoni
Dr. Clarence Suh Yah
Guest Editors

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