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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HIV 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 readingAmsterdam PrEP Failure Patient a Unique Course of Seroconversion
Researchers explain why a man in Amsterdam who was constantly taking HIV PrEP the highl acclaimed HIV prevention drug still got infected with the virus.
Continue readingHIV is Still Taboo in The DRC Leading to Increased Rates Annually
HIV/AIDS is still taboo topic in the In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rampant HIV stigma has seen the number of HIV/AIDS deaths continue to rise.
Continue readingNew South Wales Health on the Road to Eliminate HIV Transmission by 2020
New South Wales has witnessed a huge decline in new HIV infection rates giving it hope to eliminate the virus completely by 2020.
Continue readingHIV Positive LGBT Community to Be Treated Equally Minister Vows
Jamaica’s minister of health has vowed to fight stigma among the LGBT community and ensure everyone gets equal treatment in all public health facilities.
Continue readingAdolescents Getting Infected with HIV at a Higher Rate Than Anyone Else In Africa
Adolescents are the leading group with the highest rates of new HIV infection in Tanzania. Experts blame lack of adquate knowledge about HIV & sexual violence.
Continue readingReasons Why You Should Go for Prenatal STD Testing
Getting tested fot STDs during pregnancy is important not only for you but also for your unborn child. Get tested to prevent infecting your child too.
Continue readingScotland First in UK to Approve PrEP
Scotland has become the first place in the UK to make pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available on the NHS. This is hoped to greatly reduce HIV infection rates
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