Is HIV making a comeback? | The Signal Ep 42
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Thailand once brought nearly 200,000 new HIV infections a year down dramatically through decades of prevention and expanded access to treatment. But in 2026, young Thais disproportionately make up the newly infected.
Despite leaps in modern medicine that have transformed HIV prevention, Thailand is still struggling to reach its 2030 targets. Amid restrictions on community-led PrEP services and persistent stigma, activists are raising questions about whether the country’s approach needs to change.
Join us this week on #TheSignal as we examine why Thailand’s fight against HIV is far from over and what could be standing in the way of further progress.
🔴 Why young Thais account for a disproportionate share of new infections
🔴 How Thailand turned around the peak of its HIV epidemic
🔴 What happened to Thailand’s community-led PrEP model
🔴 Why stigma remains an obstacle to HIV prevention and care
🔎 Reported by @benrujo.official
