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Merck Launches Your Hive of Whole Health to Support Whole Person Care for People Living With HIV

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  • Merck launched the multi-year educational initiative "Your Hive of Whole Health" to help people living with HIV build personalized support networks addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
  • The program was unveiled at the 2026 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) in Anaheim, California, from Sept. 17-20, 2026.
  • Famed actress, director, producer, and HIV advocate Debbie Allen joined Merck to lead the initiative \& honor the community.
  • The initiative encourages individuals to identify \& nurture their own "Hive"—a personal care circle including healthcare providers, advocates, family, \& peers.
  • The program was created by Merck alongside an advisory council of community organizations \& advocates to support whole-person health.
  • A premier plenary session featuring Debbie Allen \& other advocates was held at USCHA on Sept. 19, 2026, to discuss the campaign \& reflect on 45 years of the HIV movement.
  • NMAC CEO Harold Phillips stated that ending the HIV epidemic requires addressing diverse factors beyond viral suppression, including mental wellness \& social drivers.
  • Merck has over 40 years of commitment to HIV research, leading to scientific breakthroughs \& new drug classes, with current work focusing on future antiviral options for treatment \& prevention.
  • The initiative aims to broaden HIV management discussions to include co-occurring conditions, mental wellness, \& social challenges.
  • More information about the program is available at HiveofWholeHealth.com.