Resources to observe National HIV Testing Day on June 27, a day to emphasize and encourage HIV testing, can be found on HIV.gov.

Two clinical trials are underway to evaluate a novel long-acting form of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using lenacapavir. These mid-stage studies focus on cisgender women and people who inject drugs, populations that have been underrepresented in HIV clinical research.

The National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force, led by Admiral Rachel Levine, has issued new considerations for health care providers testing patients for syphilis. The document outlines differences between point-of-care tests and laboratory-based serologic tests, provides implementation guidance, and emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis.

Partners across the 57 prioritized EHE jurisdictions implement innovative approaches to HIV treatment, including rapid ART start, integrating U=U messages, and bilingual campaigns promoting HIV services and benefits.

Advances in HIV treatment have significantly increased life expectancy for people with HIV but also led to new challenges. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is committed to researching healthy aging among older adults with HIV by offering funding opportunities and encouraging participation in workshops to address these issues.

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