More than 18 000 delegates are descending on Durban, South Africa, for the International AIDS Conference from July 18.

Standing ovations for microbicide gel team as South Africa’s Aids about-turn is fêted.

The trial was designed to test for safety and researchers did not expect to see a significant response.

Activists fear not enough will be raised to meet the minimum requirements.

The health minister wants to change perceptions about South Africa to encourage people to offer to help fight the HIV/Aids pandemic.