The long shot: Building behavioural science into HIV prevention
Daily Maverick | 26.06.2026 04:23
Over the past four decades, there have been several game-changing events in HIV treatment. The initial discovery of anti-retroviral therapy in the late 1980s, the development of effective suppressive therapy in the late 1990s, and the widespread roll-out of anti-retroviral therapy beginning in the early 2000s have transformed HIV from a fatal illness to a manageable condition for many people. These advances have dramatically improved both lifespan and quality of life for people living with HIV.
