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The editorial reflects on the 10-year anniversary of The Lancet HIV, acknowledging advances in HIV science and changing societal attitudes towards the disease. Despite progress, challenges persist in ending the HIV pandemic due to economic, political, and ideological barriers. Fresh and proactive approaches are needed to address these challenges.
This issue marks 10 years since the launch of The Lancet HIV. Reflecting on our inaugural Editorial from October, 2014, is a bittersweet exercise. The past decade has witnessed steady advances in HIV science and societal attitudes to the disease, but ending the HIV pandemic remains beset by persistent challenges, barriers, and uncertainty. Slow and selfish economic, political, and ideological decisions hinder efforts to address an evolving pandemic that demands fresh and proactive approaches.