AIDS at 26, are we there yet?

The editorial presents startling statistics on the state of AIDS more than a quarter of a century after it was first characterised – approximately 33 million people are infected with HIV worldwide, with roughly 10,000 individuals becoming HIV positive each day. Dr Jeang comments on the progress made with antiretroviral drugs (despite significant problems with resistance), the emergence of a new class of drugs in the past year, the pitfalls encountered and challenges still faced with vaccine development, as well as the significant problems with access to treatment. On the theme of this year's World AIDS Day, leadership, Dr Jeang looks ahead to the future for AIDS research and therapy, and who will be the global leaders in this.

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