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EACS General Assembly 2025

Dear EACS member,

You are cordially invited to the EACS General Assembly scheduled on Monday, 17 November 2025 from 16:00-17:00 CET. The meeting will be conducted via an online video conference.

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Following the first detections of locally acquired mpox clade Ib cases within the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is calling for heightened awareness and targeted prevention measures.

Locally acquired mpox cases have now been confirmed in four countries. Spain reported its first such case on 10 October 2025, and the Netherlands on 17 October 2025. These have been followed by additional cases reported in Italy (2) and Portugal (1). This development is distinct from the previously reported travel-associated clade Ib cases between August 2024 and October 2025, mostly among returning travellers from mpox-endemic areas outside of the EU. These new cases have been reported among men, some of whom identify themselves as men who have sex with men, with no recent travel history to mpox-endemic areas. This indicates that transmission may be ongoing in sexual networks among men who have sex with men in European countries. 

Read the full news item and Threat Assessment Brief by ECDC.

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) proudly showcased the creative work of people living with HIV during the 20th European AIDS Conference, held in Paris from 15–18 October 2025. The EACS Art Exhibition invited artists living with HIV to submit original works created between 2020 and 2025, including drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, and images of 3D pieces.

An international jury selected the pieces to be displayed at the Conference, and delegates were invited to vote for their favourite works throughout the event.

Prizes for the most popular artworks were announced during the Closing Ceremony on 18 October. The winners are:

• First Prize: Nicholas Clary
• Second Prize: Charity Nyirenda – Roots of Resilience
• Third Prize: Trandafir Bogdan – Music Therapy

EACS extends its thanks to all participating artists for their powerful contributions, which helped make the exhibition a moving and memorable part of the Conference.

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!