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Tag: HIV
New HIV roadmap aims to eliminate new transmissions
Last year saw new diagnoses of HIV drop by over a third in NSW.
Surge in HIV information searches and tests after series It’s a Sin
A UK HIV charity has given more tests than ever before.
Research reveals motivations behind condom use among PrEP users
The new study asked dozens of men why they did or did not choose to use condoms.
Straight actors should not play gay characters: Russell T Davies
The producer compared straight casting of gay roles to blackface.
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’.