State of AIDS: A global look

A blueprint for an AIDS-free generation has just been unveiled. But how close are we really? From Hong Kong to Nairobi, from Brussels to Brazil — GlobalPost sheds light on the state of AIDS and HIV worldwide in this in-depth series.

AIDS fight: 7 organizations making a difference

The fight against AIDS continues to be a global one. We look at 7 organizations that are on the front lines.

The fight against AIDS continues to be a global one. Here, seven organizations that are on the front lines.

- Talia Ralph

In Middle East, HIV infection rates are rising

Middle East and North Africa has long had one of the lowest HIV prevalence rates. But things are changing.

- Erin Cunningham

24 Years of HIV/AIDS Public Service Announcements

Over the last few decades, the state of HIV/AIDS has experienced significant change, and so have the prevention messages.

- Katrine Dermody

The new normal of living with HIV (VIDEO)

Today, testing positive for HIV is no longer a death sentence. But after the diagnosis, how does one go on living?

- Stacey Leasca

Eastern Europe struggles to contain the spread of HIV/AIDS

UN figures show that while the rate of new HIV infections has fallen in much of the world in recent years, Eastern Europe is bucking the global trend.

- Paul Ames

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The global state of AIDS/HIV (INFOGRAPHIC)

A visual description of the current state of AIDS and HIV worldwide.

- Kyle Kim

AIDS in Latin America: Epidemic stable, but still deadly

HAVANA — Major gains have been made in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean, where the infection rate has held stable over the past decade.

- Nick Miroff

Asia: Hopes rise in fight against HIV/AIDS

HONG KONG — AIDS came late to Asia, but it came with a vengeance. Emerging in the Golden Triangle in the late 1980s, the disease spread quickly, eventually killing more people in one year than anywhere outside of Africa. With 60 percent of humanity living on the continent, the potential for an HIV/AIDS epidemic across Asia has been a terrifying, and catastrophic, prospect.

- Benjamin Carlson

AIDS vaccine 'a step closer' after antibodies discovery

Significantly, scientists were able to establish a link between a change in the outer coating of the virus, and the formulation of the "broadly neutralizing antibodies" that fight it.

- Erin Conway-Smith

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New study finds anti-HIV treatment may protect children’s hearts

- Claire McCartney

Five interesting ways people are fighting HIV around the world

- Claire McCartney

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The Complete Series

AIDS fight: 7 organizations making a difference

In Middle East, HIV infection rates are rising

The new normal of living with HIV (VIDEO)

24 Years of HIV/AIDS Public Service Announcements

Eastern Europe struggles to contain the spread of HIV/AIDS

The global state of AIDS/HIV (INFOGRAPHIC)

AIDS in Latin America: Epidemic stable, but still deadly

HIV infection rate down 50 percent in 25 nations

The global state of AIDS/HIV (INFOGRAPHIC)

In Africa, lots of good news in the fight against AIDS

A cure for AIDS: fact or fiction?

Young people unaware that they have HIV

AIDS cure? Two men are HIV free, but "cure" wrong word

Asia: Hopes rise in fight against HIV/AIDS

AIDS vaccine 'a step closer' after antibodies discovery

How to reduce HIV in Zimbabwe? Make women uglier.

Startling rise in HIV/AIDS in US black community

New HIV color test to improve diagnosis

HIV "made" deadly strain of Salmonella

First HIV prevention drug approved by US

Namibia court says women sterilized without consent