Tag: PrEP
HIV rates doubled in Ireland over past 12 months
Despite access to PrEP and at-home STI testing, HIV rates continue to increase in Ireland, especially among younger populations.
NZ ahead of the pack in funding revolutionary HIV-prevention drug PrEP
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation applauds PHARMAC’s decision to become one of the first countries in the world to publicly fund the HIV-prevention drug Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – meaning those at high risk of HIV have another way to protect themselves.
Huge breakthroughs could spell the end for HIV in New Zealand
This World AIDS Day, New Zealanders have two reasons to celebrate – a massive scientific discovery and the proposed funding of a revolutionary HIV prevention pill.
HIV prevention: Primary Prevention more important now than ever before
The role of primary prevention cannot be understated when it comes to halting new HIV transmissions in New Zealand.
Ending HIV – NZAF launches new campaign
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) has set an ambitious, but achievable goal to end all new HIV transmissions by 2025 and it is calling on Kiwis to get on board and support its efforts through the new campaign – Ending HIV.
Bisi Alimi: “The problem with the PrEP crusader, is they don’t want to hear either or”
Bisi Alimi made clear, the right to have PrEP on the NHS was undeniable – but did have some criticisms of relying on the drug to prevent HIV.