ViiV Healthcare Launches “Do It For Future You” Campaign Inspiring People to Prioritize Their Sexual Health and Future
ViiV Healthcare Launches “Do It For Future You” Campaign Inspiring People to Prioritize Their Sexual Health and Future
- New campaign empowers people to talk to their doctor about long-acting injectable options for HIV prevention and treatment
- Information and resources for people living with HIV and those who could benefit from PrEP are available now at ForFutureU.com
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Shionogi as a shareholder, announced the launch of “Do It For Future You,” a new multichannel campaign designed to inspire individuals to take control of their health today to better safeguard their future. The campaign encourages discussions between individuals and their health providers about long-acting injectable HIV prevention and treatment options. The campaign uses one clear message: the choices you make today shape your tomorrow.
Our goal with ‘Do It For Future You’ is to help people see that the health decisions they make now shape the life they are building, regardless of their HIV status.
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Despite scientific progress transforming HIV from a debilitating and fatal illness into a manageable chronic condition, the epidemic persists, with more than 39,000 U.S. diagnoses annually.1 Critical gaps in connection to care remain: only about 25% of people who could benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that can prevent HIV in people who are HIV-negative, are currently taking it,2 and nearly a third of people living with HIV in the U.S. (31%) have not yet achieved viral suppression, which threatens their health and allows for further transmission of HIV.1
Long-acting injectable (LAI) options could help to close these gaps and have been shown to improve adherence and persistence in HIV medicine, leading to continuous viral suppression or protection from HIV. This not only helps to improve long-term individual health outcomes but also helps to reduce transmission, contributing to protecting broader public health.3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
“Do It For Future You” is brought to life through a series of interconnected, relatable stories, anchored by a new website (ForFutureU.com). The campaign's hero film calls on individuals to prioritize their wellness and take action: “Do it for the you who’s still becoming... The future doesn’t begin someday. It begins right now. With what you do next. With a conversation. A question. A choice you can feel good about.”
“Our goal with ‘Do It For Future You’ is to help people see that the health decisions they make now shape the life they are building, regardless of their HIV status,” said Bithiah Lafontant, Head of Enterprise Communications at ViiV Healthcare. “We believe long-acting injectables are key to building healthy futures because having different treatment and prevention options can help ensure that no one is left behind. For individuals who may find a daily routine challenging, or where persistent stigma creates a barrier to care, long-acting options offer another way to stay consistent, making a thriving, healthy future feel truly within reach.”
“As a trusted community partner and leader of innovation in long-acting HIV prevention and treatment, ViiV Healthcare believes that having a choice in your medicine is essential,” Lafontant added. “By expanding the options available, people can manage their health in a way that actually fits their lives. Whether it’s starting PrEP, beginning treatment, or reconnecting to care, every one of those decisions is a powerful act of self-care and a confident step towards a promising future.”
With more options available than ever before, ViiV Healthcare wants people to walk into their doctor’s appointments prepared with the right questions about dosing, administration, and what to expect from their medicine.
Lafontant continued, “We want people to understand the simple message of this campaign: Your future belongs to you, not HIV. Take control of your sexual health today by asking the right questions and visiting ForFutureU.com to explore resources for talking with your health provider about long-acting injectable HIV prevention and treatment options, and make the choice that best fits your life.”
About ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 with GSK (LSE: GSK) and Shionogi as current shareholders. The company is dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV and for people who could benefit from HIV prevention. ViiV Healthcare’s aims are to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV and AIDS than any company has done before and take a new approach to deliver effective and innovative medicines for HIV treatment and prevention, as well as support communities affected by HIV.
About GSK
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more at gsk.com.
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the “Risk Factors” section in GSK’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2025, and GSK’s Q2 Results for 2026.
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Contacts
ViiV Healthcare enquiries:
Media:
Rachel Jaikaran +1 919 357 8932 (North Carolina)
Bithiah Lafontant +1 984 239 4915 (North Carolina)
GSK enquiries:
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