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A public conference (in French) will take place on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at 16:30- 18:30 CEST at Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, ahead of the 20th European AIDS Conference (EACS 2025). The programme will cover the early years of HIV/AIDS, how people live with HIV today, new prevention tools, and the role of associations and community actors in supporting people living with HIV.

Speakers include:

Yazdan Yazdanpanah (Director, ANRS MIE)

Willy Rozenbaum (Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris)

Bruno Spire (AIDES/INSERM, Marseille)

Karine Lacombe (Hôpital Saint-Antoine / Sorbonne Université, Paris)

Jean-Michel Molina (Université Paris Cité / Hôpital Lariboisière–Saint-Louis)

Bernadette Rwegera (Association Ikambere, Paris)

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required as places are limited.

Click here to register.

On the last day of EACS 2025, Saturday, 18 October 2025, the “Living Free with HIV” charity run will be organised. The event begins at 15:00 in the Bois de Boulogne. The 4.2 km route combines forest paths, roads temporarily closed to traffic, and sections along the lake.

The run aims to raise awareness about HIV-related stigma and discrimination, while promoting health, dignity, and equal rights for people living with HIV. All participants support the French NGO Les petits bonheurs, which brings moments of joy to people living with HIV and fosters positive change.

Participation is open to everyone. While the event itself is free to attend, joining the run involves a symbolic donation:

10 EUR for regular participants

5 EUR for students and community members

Registration includes a bib number and a finisher’s medal, and T-shirts can be pre-ordered during registration. You can also run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines—all contributions help highlight solidarity and inclusion.

Click here for more details and to register. 

On 2 and 3 October 2025 (16:00- 17:45 CEST) the 13th WAVE in Ukraine online workshop will be held. 

The series started with an onsite meeting in 2019 and has continued online since 2021. This time, the meeting will focus on New ART strategies and women and Modern reproductive health approaches and ART in women. 

The workshop will be available in English and Ukrainian. 

Stay tuned for more information. 

The research article entitled ‘European Guidelines on HIV and breastfeeding: “Same, same, but different” - Results from a WAVE survey’ is now published in HIV Medicine. 

The WAVE (Women Against Viruses in Europe) study aimed to consolidate European guidelines on HIV and breastfeeding to better inform medical staff and people living with HIV in the decision-making process for breastfeeding. Nineteen national guidelines from 20 European countries were translated into English, reviewed and summarised into key topics. While most countries recommend formula feeding, many also offer guidance for breastfeeding under specific conditions. Despite relying on the same evidence, the guidelines vary, e.g. in breastfeeding duration, and often lack clarity around mixed feeding.

This review consolidates European guidelines, encourages shared learning and lays the foundation for future research and guideline development for parents living with HIV and their infants.

Click here to see the article

Join us on:

Wednesday, 17 September

15:00-16:00 CEST

This session will bring together clinical and community perspectives on improving the lives of people with HIV. Drawing on findings from the nationwide CoRIS cohort in Spain, we will present research on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), its associated factors and changes over time, as well as physicians’ views on measuring HRQoL in routine care and potential clinical interventions.

We will also examine non-medical approaches to HIV testing and the role of non-governmental organisations in shaping effective prevention strategies. Innovative, community-led initiatives will be showcased, highlighting how grassroots engagement strengthens public health responses and fosters sustainable, inclusive models of care.

With: 

Presenters:

Inmaculada Jarrín Vera (Spain)

Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak (Poland)

Moderators: 

Jose Bernardino (Spain)

Uwe Koppe (Germany)

Register now! 

We are delighted to announce the EACS 2025 Prize for European HIV Research, recognising outstanding achievements in HIV research. Two prestigious prizes of €20,000 each will be presented during the 20th European AIDS Conference, taking place 15–18 October 2025 in Paris.

ANRS MIE Award for the Best Basic/Translational Paper on HIV
For the best peer-reviewed basic science or translational paper in HIV research
Supported by: ANRS | Emerging Infectious Diseases

NEAT-ID: The Anton Pozniak Award
For the best clinical and/or epidemiological paper in HIV research
Supported by: NEAT-ID

Authors may submit their paper and an accompanying application letter, specifying which award they are applying for, by 25 August 2025. 

Learn more.

EACS is happy to announce the official launch of the European Diploma in HIV Medicine.

The Diploma is designed for healthcare professionals working in HIV care and aims to support efforts to harmonise clinical practice across Europe, while addressing the lack of recognised specialisation in HIV medicine within postgraduate training.

The first European Diploma in HIV Medicine examination will take place online on 25 September 2025 and is designed to assess professional competencies in HIV management through Single-Best Answer (SBA) questions. It offers clinicians an opportunity to:

• Demonstrate clinical proficiency through certification
• Benchmark their knowledge against defined European standards
• Support their continued professional development
• Strengthen professional mobility within the field of HIV care

We hope it will provide real value to healthcare professionals and support their ongoing learning and expertise in the field of HIV medicine.

Learn more and apply!

On 29 and 30 May 2025 (16:00- 17:45 CEST) the 12th WAVE in Ukraine online workshop will be held. 

The series started with an onsite meeting in 2019 and been continued online since 2021. This time, the meeting will focus on PrEP for women at risk of HIV and HIV vertical transmission and breastfeeding.

The workshop will be available in English and Ukrainian. 

Click here to see the full programme and register now!