Paediatric HIV and cryptococcal meningitis

Until recently, antiretroviral treatment for children was complex and difficult for caregivers to administer – including syrups that required refrigeration and tasted bitter. Together with our partners, we developed an easy-to-administer fixed-dose formulation of four drugs recommended for children with HIV. The ‘4-in-1’ combination treatment comes in strawberry-flavoured granules that are palatable and can easily be sprinkled on water, milk, or food, radically simplifying treatment administration for mothers and caregivers.