Tag: PrEP
Welcomes Hillary Clinton’s Historic Commitment to End the HIV and AIDS Epidemic
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation, welcomed Secretary Hillary Clinton’s announcement today detailing the plan she would embark on as president to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the U. S. and around the world. Her blueprint includes enhancing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, convening working groups to develop aggressive actions to combat the spread of HIV, and launching a campaign to combat stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.
Historic win for NAT as the High Court overturns NHS England refusal to consider PrEP
NAT (National AIDS Trust) is delighted by the judgment passed down in the High Court today that NHS England acted unlawfully in withdrawing PrEP, a game-changing drug preventing transmission of HIV, from its decision-making process.
HRC and Walgreens Join Forces to Ensure Respectful Treatment of LGBTQ Patients
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organisation, in partnership with Walgreens, released a resource guide that helps pharmacists better understand the needs of LGBTQ customers and patients.
NZ AIDS Foundation appoints Jason Myers as new Executive Director
The Chair of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation Trust Board, David Friar, announced today that the Board has appointed Dr Jason Myers as the new Executive Director of NZAF. He will replace outgoing Executive Director Shaun Robinson.
CDC Releases Alarming New Data on Spread of HIV
HRC calls for greater investment in studying and supporting underserved communities.
New HIV treatment could help eradicate virus
Giving HIV drugs to healthy gay men could help eradicate the virus from New Zealand.