HIV testing rates in British Columbia have doubled since 2011 promoting the fight against the virus. But, there is very low access to health care services.
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‘Stealthing’ Becomes a Major Issue in HIV/AIDS Prevention
Stealthing, the act of men removing the condom during sex without the knowledge or permission of their partners is raising concerns of increased HIV infections.
Continue readingHow PEP Works, When You May Need To Take It and Where to Get it
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), the HIV morning after pill is effective in preventing HIV if you have been exposed to an infected person. Here’s how it works.
Continue readingMen and the Youth in Botswana Continue to Shun HIV Testing
Botswana is making huge strides in fighting HIV but is currently facing a major challenge of men & youths not getting tested or wanting to know theor status.
Continue readingStigma Still One of the Hurdles in Fighting STD Epidemic in US
Stigma toward sexually transmitted diseases is still rampant in the US making people skip testing. This is in turn affecting the fight against STDs in the US.
Continue readingFact: STDs are the most Common Contagious Diseases in the United States
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all time high in the US making them the most contagious infections.
Continue readingChallenges in the Provision of HIV Testing and Counselling Services in Africa
Lack of proper facilities is affecting privacy and confidentiality of HIV testing and counselling services in Africa. This is in turn affecting the HIV fight.
Continue readingUNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Wants Age of Consent for HIV Testing Lowered
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific wants the consent age for HIV testing raised from 18 to 16 to encourage more teenagers to get tested.
Continue readingCDC Recommendations on How to Deliver News of a Positive Test Result
CDC recommendations on how to deliver news about a positive HIV test in order to ensure that the patient understands the diagnosis and handles it well.
Continue readingHIV and Hepatitis: Know the Facts
HIV and hepatitis are similar and common diseases caused by viruses. The two are also different. Here’s everything you need to know for appropriate treatment.
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