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Tag: HIV
Transphobia creating barriers to sexual health testing: study
Most trans people have been treated insensitively by health workers.
HIV prevention drug to be free of charge through US insurers
The excessive costs of the drug have kept it out of reach for many at risk.
People living with HIV at 100 times greater risk of suicide: study
“There is an urgent need to prioritise mental health screening and care into all HIV testing and treatment settings.”
Australian gay blood push to grow as UK reforms policy
Just.equal aims to see Australian blood donation policy overhauled before next year’s World Blood Donor Day.
How my friend gained confidence and lived life to the full
After he tested positive for HIV, he did not know how to cope.
ACON video shines light on PrEP for Mandarin-speaking communities
“It’s now easier than ever for everyone to play a role in preventing HIV.”
40-year AIDS anniversary sparks push to end HIV transmission
HIV could be virtually eliminated in Australia in just four years.
5 movies that prove vampires are queer
These five horror films show that vampires are the queerest of all supernatural creatures.
Decriminalising gay sex key to HIV fight, expert says
More than 60 countries still criminalise homosexuality.
Drama Downunder encourages seasonal STI testing in latest campaign
"We’re revisiting one of our more popular campaigns to remind folks that with every new season, it’s time to get a sexual health test.”
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.