This guide is based on the World Health Organization’s July 2019 Update of Recommendations on first- and second-line antiretroviral regimens.

People living with HIV must be included in the development of policies and guidelines that impact their health and lives. This is known as GIPA, the greater involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS. The guide was written for people living with or at risk for HIV, their communities, networks and allies, with the aim to improve access to and quality of HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment services.