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HIVMA provides clinical practice & professional development resources for HIV clinicians, and develops & advocates evidence-based federal health policies.
This Valentine’s Day, show your love through the power of advocacy. ❤️

Join the Member Advocacy Program to advocate for HIV prevention, treatment and care: https://bit.ly/3Z44hHR
February 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
New rules from the Trump Administration expand the Global Gag Rule, cutting funding for more organizations and services tied to diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender care.

Our new policy brief explains the serious implications for global health and U.S. leadership: https://bit.ly/4kymVAA
Vast expansion of Global Gag Rule threatens infectious diseases response at home and abroad
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February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
In a victory for the HIV community, Congress has maintained essential federal funding for HIV prevention, care and research in the recently enacted FY 2026 funding bill: https://bit.ly/3ZxbAqC

This achievement is a testament to the power of advocacy by HIVMA members and the broader HIV community.
In a major victory, Congress maintains federal funding for HIV programs
February 03, 2026
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February 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Reports that the Administration intends to slash hundreds of millions of dollars in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, including programs supporting HIV and STD prevention and HIV surveillance, are deeply troubling.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/4rFpYJj
February 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Join PrEP4All, Positively Aware, and the PrEP Users’ Union TOMORROW at 2pm ET for an update on ongoing challenges to PrEp access and research, as well as policy issues and proposed legislation that impacts the future of PrEP.

Register: https://bit.ly/4s2LbNN
February 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
HIVMA submitted comments for the recent OARAC meeting, urging NIH to pursue a broad implementation science agenda and highlighting the importance of sustaining cure and vaccine research and global collaborations to end the HIV epidemic.

Our comments: https://bit.ly/3MtjVZp
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February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Today marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a moment to recognize the continued, disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities across the U.S. #NBHAAD

Data drives action. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qjgmTF
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
HIVMA applauds repbonnie.bsky.social for introducing the PrEP Assistance Program Act with 13 co-sponsors in advance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/4qrEtzB
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
On IDSA’s & @HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: To mark #NBHAAD, Alecia Muwonge, PharmD, MS, CPh, AAHIVP; Meshka Robinson, BSN, RN; Denise Maxwell, peer specialist; & Jean-Raymond Alexandre, MBA, highlight the need for advancing health equity in #HIV. https://bit.ly/4azMxta
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Advancing health equity through collaborative care
Collaborative care models offer a proven blueprint for improving outcomes among Black Americans with HIV.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
The HIVMA Awards are now open! Honor your peers for their outstanding contributions to the field of HIV.

Learn more and submit your nomination by April 7: https://bit.ly/3Z0W320
February 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
🚨 DEADLINE APPROACHING: The House of Representatives rejected proposals to cut and eliminate vital HIV programs, but this victory only matters if the Senate follows through.

Urge your Senators to vote for the LHHS funding bill before THIS FRIDAY, Jan. 30: bit.ly/4rG38lz
We cannot go back: Act now to save HIV funding
Urge your members of Congress to fully fund federal HIV programs as they negotiate final funding levels for the FY 2026 LHHS spending bill.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
HIVMA’s latest policy brief highlights recommendations for state policymakers to reform prior authorization requirements, improving access to HIV medications and reducing health care costs.

Read the brief: https://bit.ly/4k3uO0n
Prior authorization and HIV medications: Considerations for state policymakers
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January 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
We want to hear from you. IDSA and HIVMA are collecting stories about the realities of working in infectious diseases and HIV today and how the current administration is impacting your work and patients.

Advocates are encouraged to participate. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q7y24E
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January 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Land your dream job in ID and HIV, and grow your network with IDSA’s new career center!

➡️ careercenter.idsociety.org (login or account creation required)

NEW features include search based on location, specialty and setting, and job market tracking.
January 23, 2026 at 3:28 AM
In a new TheBody article, IDSA CEO Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA, stresses that despite a tough year for HIV and public health, advances in long-acting PrEP, antibodies, and vaccines offer real hope for 2026. https://www.thebody.com/hiv/state-of-hiv-union-advocacy-2026
The State of Our HIV Union in 2026 Is Stronger Than You Think
Despite the devastation of the past year, the collective efforts to lift the voices of the HIV Community have not been stopped. Nearly all threats to HIV-related services are met with organizing and d...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Explore #HIV clinical training opportunities through HIVMA’s online directory for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists: https://www.hivma.org/education--training/training--curriculum/hiv-training-programs2/
January 18, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Join IDSA CEO Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA, for the upcoming AVAC webinar, “The Future of #HIV Prevention: A People’s Research Agenda for Speed, Scale and Equity,” on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 9am ET.

Register: bit.ly/4aW6Xxi
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The abrupt termination of SAMHSA grants supporting mental health and substance use services for people with HIV and hepatitis C in communities across America will have far-reaching health and economic consequences.

Our statement: bit.ly/4bwGaHY
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Congress is finalizing FY26 spending by Jan. 30. Your voice matters to protect affordable, lifesaving HIV care.

Call your legislators and urge them to pass FY26 bills that safeguard HIV care. Learn more and access a call script: https://savehivfunding.org/fy26-action-alert/
Urge Congress to Pass FY26 Spending Bills That Ensure Access to HIV Care
Overview Congress is working to finalize Fiscal Year 2026 spending by January 30, 2026. Please help ensure access to critical and affordable HIV care by urging Congress to pass: Maintaining access to…
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January 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The House is proposing nearly $2 billion cuts in federal HIV funding, wiping out CDC’s HIV prevention program, core Ryan White services, and the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.

Contact your representatives and senators to urge them to fully fund federal HIV programs: bit.ly/4rG38lz
We cannot go back: Act now to save HIV funding
Urge your members of Congress to fully fund federal HIV programs as they negotiate final funding levels for the FY 2026 LHHS spending bill.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Advocacy is more critical than ever. Identify opportunities & learn storytelling-based communication strategies with the #IDWeek2025 on-demand session, “Courage Is Contagious: Become an Advocate for Change in Challenging Times.”

Stream w/ your registration through March 31: https://cdmcd.co/k96vKK
January 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
NIH’s panel on the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Children with and Exposed to HIV recently shared major revisions to guidelines on Candida infections, HPV disease, & more.

See the revisions and send feedback by Jan. 12: https://bit.ly/49awQIv
What's New: Pediatric OIs HIV Clinical Guidelines | NIH
View updates to the clinical guidelines for opportunistic infections in children with and exposed to HIV.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉 2026 marks 25 years of HIVMA's work as a community of health care professionals advancing a comprehensive and humane response to the HIV pandemic, informed by science and social justice.

We are honored to continue this work together in 2026 and beyond.
January 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Together, the IDSA Foundation and HIVMA need your support to save HIV Funding. Congress is proposing to cut nearly $2 billion in federal HIV funding. These cuts would dismantle the backbone of our national HIV response.

Donate today to support grassroots advocacy: https://bit.ly/48HzcNh
Donate to Save HIV Funding
Let's build a stronger, more inclusive ID Community together
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December 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy holidays from HIVMA! ❄️

This season, and throughout the year, we celebrate our community’s commitment to advancing a comprehensive and humane response to the HIV pandemic, informed by science and social justice.

Wishing all a healthy and happy holiday.
December 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM