[Standard of Care Meeting 2026] EACS | Catching up with the rest of Europe: Albania and Hungary seek better HIV services

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) held its seventh Standard of Care for HIV and Co-infections in Europe meeting in Budapest, Hungary, on 8–9 October 2026. This biennial meeting, which alternates with the European AIDS Conference, seeks to redress the huge inequalities of HIV treatment and prevention that prevail across the World Health Organization’s European Region.

An article explores key results from the meeting, highlighting challenges in Hungary and Albania and the role of evidence-based recommendations in driving change. Read how stronger testing, accessible services, and sustained community funding can help improve HIV care and prevention across Europe.

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