In 1981, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized and, by 1983, the aetiological agent, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), had been identified. The development and roll out of antiretroviral therapy has led to a reversal of the devastating mortality. Despite substantial progress, the epidemic is far from over and renewed global commitment is urgently needed to ensure the goal of epidemic control by 2030 is met.
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L.-G.B. has received honoraria for advisories unrelated to this commentary from Merck (Pty) Ltd, ViiV Healthcare and Gilead Sciences.
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Bekker, LG. The HIV epidemic 40 years on. Nat Rev Microbiol 21, 767–768 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-023-00979-y
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