26th International AIDS Conference draws to a close: Zandile Myeza reports from Rio de Janeiro

The 26th International AIDS Conference 2026 is concluding today.

Leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers, community leaders, advocates and development partners from around the world convened this week to share and gain critical insights into the latest scientific breakthroughs, treatment advances, prevention strategies, funding discussions that are shaping the global HIV response.

SABC News Specialist Researcher Zandile Myeza is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she has covered the conference this week.

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