AIDS Society of India

07/03/2026

Experts say diagnosing and treating multidrug-resistant TB in people living with HIV remains complex despite newer drugs, discussed at ASICON 2026. More insights from Dr Trupti Gilada, Joint Secretary of AIDS Society of India (ASI) and noted Infectious Disease expert at Unison Medicare and Research Centre, Masina Hospital, Saifee Hospital; and honorary infectious disease consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai:

https://english.bharatexpress.com/health/experts-highlight-challenges-of-mdr-tb-treatment-in-hiv-patients-at-asicon-2026-258569

Experts say diagnosing and treating multidrug-resistant TB in people living with HIV remains complex despite newer drugs, discussed at ASICON 2026.

04/03/2026

Read between the lines. Master the meaning. 🔍

Join the ASICON 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop and learn to decode TB, HIV, OI & STI reports with expert-led case discussions.

🗓 5 March 2026 | ⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 JW Marriott, Mumbai Sahar
💰 INR 1000

Limited seats! Register now:
https://asi-asicon.com/interpreting-report/

04/03/2026

Empowering clinicians & researchers in HIV care! 🔴

Join us at ASICON 2026
📅 6–7 March 2026
📍 JW Marriott, Mumbai

Be part of cutting-edge updates, expert insights, and meaningful collaborations in HIV medicine.

🔗 Register now: www.asi-asicon.com

03/03/2026

👉Join us on 4th March, 2pm India time👈 Curtain-raiser press conference of India's largest AIDS conference

17th National Conference of AIDS Society of India (ASICON 2026) would be held in Mumbai, India from 6-7 March 2026 on the theme: "Adding life to years with science and solidarity." Two important workshops would be held on 5th March and 8th March (International Women's Day) as part of the scientific programme of ASICON 2026.

👉Academic partners of ASICON 2026 include Government of India's National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Central TB Division/ National TB Elimination Programme, Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society, Mumbai District AIDS Control Society, UNAIDS, and AHF India Cares.

👉Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pcbp9-WPTQyAOWFV8Kz6WQ

👉Speakers:

🔸Dr Ishwar Gilada, Emeritus President of AIDS Society of India (ASI); Governing Council member of International AIDS Society (IAS) and Chair of IAS Asia Pacific; CMD Unison Medicare and Research Centre; Secretary General of People's Health Organisation (PHO) and Organised Medicine Academic Guild (OMAG), Mumbai

🔹Dr Glory Alexander, President of AIDS Society of India (ASI); and Founder Director of ASHA Foundation, Bengaluru

🔸Dr N Kumarasamy, Vice President of AIDS Society of India (ASI); Chief and Director, VHS-Infectious Diseases Medical Centre; Director-Chennai Antiviral Research and Treatment (CART) Clinical Research Site, Voluntary Health Services (VHS), Chennai

🔹Dr Naval Chandra, Secretary General of AIDS Society of India (ASI); Professor and Unit Head, General Medicine department, Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad

🔸Dr Trupti Gilada, Joint Secretary, AIDS Society of India (ASI); Infectious Diseases expert at Unison Medicare and Research Centre and Masina Hospital, Mumbai

👉Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pcbp9-WPTQyAOWFV8Kz6WQ

27/02/2026

Mumbai is calling! 🌆✨

We’re thrilled to welcome you back to ASICON 2026 – Advancing HIV & Beyond at the JW Marriott, Mumbai Sahar on 6–7 March 2026.

Join leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and changemakers from across the country for two days of cutting-edge science, meaningful discussions, and collaborative progress in HIV medicine and beyond.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the future.

🔗 Register now: https://asi-asicon.com/asicon2026/

27/02/2026

✨Advancing HIV Care & Beyond — Join ASICON 2026 in Mumbai!✨

Be part of the 17th National Conference of the AIDS Society of India — a premier national platform for HIV caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to connect, collaborate, and lead the future of HIV care.

📅 6–7 March 2026
📍 JW Marriott, Mumbai Sahar

Let’s come together to share knowledge, strengthen networks, and drive impact in HIV prevention, treatment, and research.

🔗 Register now: https://asi-asicon.com/asicon2026/

27/02/2026

India's largest AIDS conference (supported by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Central TB Division/ National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), International AIDS Society (IAS), UNAIDS, Maharashtra SACS, Mumbai District AIDS Control Society & partners) to be held in Mumbai: 6-7 March (5th & 8th workshops).

Scientific programme:

26/02/2026

ASI - AIDS Society of India (ASI) - was established in 2000, after an intense lobbying by the former IAS presidents Dr. Stefano Vella and Late Dr. Mark

05/07/2025

💠 Although world is not on track to end AIDS by 2030 but it is no less than a miracle when we take into account the scientific and community-led progress which has powered the global AIDS response since 1981 - when for the first time AIDS was reported in the world.

In lead up to world's largest HIV science conference (13th IAS - International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science , let us remember when first few people with HIV were diagnosed in Mumbai, India and Thailand. CNS spoke with Dr Ishwar Gilada from India (who is credited to establish India's first AIDS Clinic in 1986) and Dr Praphan Phanuphak from Thailand, both of whom are widely known to help diagnose first people with HIV.

💠Modern Ghana
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1412681/40-years-back-when-first-few-people-in-mumbai.html

💠C N S
https://www.citizen-news.org/2025/06/when-first-few-people-with-hiv-were.html

#2025 #1985 IHRI - Institute of HIV Research and Innovation

05/07/2025

💠 Although world is not on track to end AIDS by 2030 but it is no less than a miracle when we take into account the scientific and community-led progress which has powered the global AIDS response since 1981 - when for the first time AIDS was reported in the world.

In lead up to world's largest HIV science conference (13th IAS - International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science , let us remember when first few people with HIV were diagnosed in Mumbai, India and Thailand. CNS spoke with Dr Ishwar Gilada from India (who is credited to establish India's first AIDS Clinic in 1986) and Dr Praphan Phanuphak from Thailand, both of whom are widely known to help diagnose first people with HIV.

💠Eurasia Review, Spain
https://www.eurasiareview.com/30062025-40-years-back-when-first-few-people-in-mumbai-and-bangkok-were-diagnosed-with-hiv-oped/

💠C N S
https://www.citizen-news.org/2025/06/when-first-few-people-with-hiv-were.html

#2025 #1985 IHRI - Institute of HIV Research and Innovation

30/06/2025

Dr Ishwar Gilada, Governing Council member, IAS - International AIDS Society; President Emeritus, AIDS Society of India (ASI) will speak on 1st July!

📣Join us on 1️⃣July: Affiliated Independent Event on 👉Strengthening competencies and capacities of Global South to end AIDS, end TB, and deliver on SDG3👈

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https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UA4AJAhcQhaXqbTEykWGqw

Organised by: Unitaid Communities Delegation, TB People (Global), TB People (Zimbabwe), Humana People to People India, TB People (Botswana), TB People (Uganda), TB People (India), National Coalition of People living with HIV in India (NCPI Plus), People’s Health Organisation (PHO), Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention (GAP), Taal Integrated Healthcare (TAAL+), Positive Women Together in Action (Eswatini), Asia Pacific Media Alliance for Health and Development (APCAT Media), Global AMR Media Alliance (GAMA), CNS