The Lancet: HIV: science and stigma
“Today’s issue of The Lancet is dedicated to HIV to coincide with the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) in Melbourne, Australia (July 20-25, 2014). This year, the biennial meeting — the biggest global gathering of HIV scientists, health care workers, and activists — has made stigma and discrimination one of its main concerns. Such an emphasis is sadly as necessary today as it was in the very early days of the disease. … The Lancet will continue to publish the best research we receive to inform the HIV response, including for key populations. Two new initiatives will aid this ambition. On July 22, at AIDS 2014, we will launch a new series focusing on health issues specific to sex workers. And in the coming months, we are launching a new online journal dedicated to HIV/AIDS science and health research, The Lancet HIV…” (7/19).