Regular testing is key in preventing an increase in the number of new HIV cases across the world. With regular testing comes access to HIV prevention drugs such as PrEP for those who test negative and ARVs for those who test positive.
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Barriers to HIV Testing and Treatment Access in Europe
To be able to finally win the war against HIV stakeholders must start by identifying all the barriers limiting the fight against the virus. Stakeholders in Europe have identified a few leading barriers already.
Continue readingHIV Infection Rates in Canada Reveals Stigma Still Rife
Stigma and lack of support for HIV patients remain huge factors that fueling the rise of new infections in Canada.
Continue readingIf you’ve been exposed to HIV, here’s what you should do
You’ve been exposed to HIV and you don’t know what to do? Read this article to learn more about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), the treatment you should take within 72 hours along HIV testing.
Continue readingScientists Worried by Drug Resistant HIV Strain Uncovered in the Philippines
Scientists are worried that a new drug resistant HIV strain recently found in the Philippines could lead to a new epidemic calling for urgent research in order to find treatment.
Continue readingUSA Study: HIV PrEP to Be offered to Adolescents with More Monitoring
There’s need for more support in offering HIV PrEP to adolescents at high risk of acquiring HIV. This population has been ignored leading to high HIV rates. The study concludes that this population requires a higher level of monitoring to ensure adherence, thus higher levels of success.
Continue readingNew York: MSM Taking PrEP Pill Willing to Take the Injectable Form Should it be Made Available
Gay and bisexual men in New York City using the oral form of HIV prevention drug PrEP, would prefer to have the injectable form of the drug.
Continue readingStudy Recommends High Risk Canadians to Use PEP and PrEP For HIV Prevention
Researchers in Canada have recommended the use of PEP and PrEP as standard HIV prevention methods among high risk populations such as gay and bisexual men.
Continue readingLet’s Know More about HIV PEP
HIV PEP is a highly reliable drug that has had almost 90% success in preventing HIV transmission in people exposed to the virus. Many people are however, still unfamiliar with PEP. We explain everything you need to know about HIV PEP.
Continue readingCDC Confirms HIV Transmission Via Sex is Impossible If Viral Load Is Undetectable
HIV interventions are working well to reduce the viral loads of infected people to undetectable levels. With such levels, the HIV+ person can’t spread the virus
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