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Tag: HIV
Europe approves first long-acting HIV treatment injection
People living with HIV now have the option of monthly or two-monthly injections instead of daily pills.
‘White privileged’ gays criticised for pandemic partying in Latin America
Americans travelling abroad have been slammed for putting vulnerable community members in danger.
Syphilis contacts at high risk of HIV and other STIs: study
New research shows people with partners who have had syphilis are likely to test positive for other infections.
Short film Odd Girls released for World AIDS Day
The short drama explores the story of a lesbian ally during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
Sexual health conference focusing on COVID impact
This year’s Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences are being held online.
Compulsory HIV testing slammed by health experts
The New South Wales Government has introduced legislation mandating HIV testing in certain circumstances.
New Bendigo hub for Thorne Harbour Health launching in 2021
The new site will offer peer workshops, events, and service delivery for the region.
Experts urge resuming PrEP use following pandemic lockdown
“Australia’s success in containing COVID-19 must not be at the expense of containing epidemics such as HIV.”
Australian charity gives $1 million to HIV prevention drug access
Community organisations have praised Prepped Smart and Healthy for its work.
Perth man jailed for five years over HIV non-disclosure
Four of the man’s sexual partners have tested positive.
Reduced problematic drug use among PrEP users: study
PrEP users also became less ‘sexually compulsive’.
Zero positive chlamydia tests in Vic amid national STI drop
Chlamydia is at an all-time low across Australia.
Massive PrEP increase in Australia, role of women’s use unclear
New research reveals the groups most likely to stop taking the revolutionary HIV prevention drug.
Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements
Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.
Community mourns ‘hero’ HIV advocate Geoff Honnor
“He was an extraordinary man, mentor, and a giant of the Australian HIV response.”