HIV therapy under threat as drug resistance emerges When participants were enrolled in study, many showed no signs of drug resistance. Health 7 min ago Listen

She said those identified with major DTG‑associated drug resistance mutations were enrolled in a nested clinical trial to generate evidence that would guide the optimal management of people experiencing DTG treatment failure.

The WHO urges countries routinely implement standardised surveillance of HIV drug resistance in a bid to track prevalence and patterns among people not achieving viral suppression.

While resistance is beginning to be documented in countries like Kenya, the WHO released its HIV Drug Resistance Report in 2024, highlighting the growing number of people resistant to the drug and offering recommendations to governments.