January + February 2026

Editor’s Note Jan + Feb 2026

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Briefly Jan + Feb 2026

Being Bridgette: PrEPping for what you don’t know

What if HIV prevention made sense to Black women?

Inside lenacapavir’s rollout in Africa: From first injections to the fight for scale

Concerns highlight a gap between technical rollout and community mobilization

Vaccination recommendations for people living with HIV

Essential immunizations, with expert guidance on safety and timing

Why I wrote to New Orleans’ new mayor about public health

How incoming mayor Helena Moreno and the city council address the budget will determine how New Orleans values its most vulnerable residents

Keiynan Lonsdale is done hiding

The actor-performer talks about exploring his sexuality and identity through creativity—and about being on PrEP

2026 Survey

Tell us about yourself, and what matters to you.

Know your PrEP options

Choosing what works for you—daily oral or long-acting PrEP?

How to get PrEP covered

Insurance, assistance programs and appeals: Practical steps to make PrEP affordable

PrEP users lead advocacy to access

Facing unprecedented threats against HIV prevention, it’s vital that PrEP users speak out and mobilize, says Michael Chancley, MSW, as he introduces this series of commentaries by PrEP users and advocates

PrEP didn’t see me, but I saw myself

A Black woman’s journey through prevention, stigma and research in today’s PrEP landscape

How to ensure PrEP science is translated into global impact

From promise to programs: Diverse choices help meet diverse needs for HIV prevention across the world