Last year saw new diagnoses of HIV drop by over a third in NSW.
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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.
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.
Gay blood donation change approved by health regulator
More gay and bisexual men may soon be allowed to donate blood in Australia.
COVID-19 advice for sex workers, people with HIV, and more
The whole community can do its part to protect vulnerable groups.
‘Miracle’ PrEP credited for unprecedented drop in Queensland HIV cases
New cases of HIV are down by more than a third.
New York City reaches HIV goals two years ahead of target
The achievement is part of an international movement to diagnose and treat the virus.