Article 07

Can HIV be cured?

Is there a cure for HIV? Understand the difference between cure, control, and long-term treatment.

Current medical reality

HIV currently has no complete cure.

What treatment can do

Suppress virus
Restore immunity
Prevent transmission (U=U)

Common myths

Herbal cures
Alternative therapies
“One-time treatment” claims

Future possibilities

Research is ongoing, but current care focuses on long-term control with consistent treatment.

Key takeaway

HIV is treatable, not curable—but manageable for life.