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National, New South Wales

ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill honoured with Order of Australia

January 26, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Parkhill has been an advocate for HIV and LGBTIQA+ health for over three decades.

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International

Experimental HIV ‘cure’ approved for human trials

November 12, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The new treatment could allow people to stop taking antiretroviral therapy.

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Tagged Daniel Dornbusch, Dr Lisa Danzig, Excision BioTherapeutics, Food and Drug Administration, health, healthcare, HIV, News, PrEP, research, sexual health, United StatesLeave a comment
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International

HIV prevention drug to be free of charge through US insurers

July 24, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The excessive costs of the drug have kept it out of reach for many at risk.

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Tagged AIDS Foundation Chicago, government, health, health insurance, HIV, Jim Pickett, News, PrEP, sexual health, United StatesLeave a comment
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New South Wales

ACON video shines light on PrEP for Mandarin-speaking communities

June 9, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“It’s now easier than ever for everyone to play a role in preventing HIV.”

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Tagged ACON, Asia, Dr Stephane Wen-Wei Ku, Fufu and Josh, HIV, Hotline, Mandarin, News, Nicolas Parkhill, PrEP, sexual health, social media, TaiwanLeave a comment
National

40-year AIDS anniversary sparks push to end HIV transmission

June 4, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

HIV could be virtually eliminated in Australia in just four years.

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New South Wales

New HIV roadmap aims to eliminate new transmissions

March 30, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Last year saw new diagnoses of HIV drop by over a third in NSW.

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Tagged ACON, COVID-19, government, HIV, men, News, Nicolas Parkhill, pandemic, PrEP, sexLeave a comment
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International

Europe approves first long-acting HIV treatment injection

January 11, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

People living with HIV now have the option of monthly or two-monthly injections instead of daily pills.

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National

Experts urge resuming PrEP use following pandemic lockdown

October 10, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“Australia’s success in containing COVID-19 must not be at the expense of containing epidemics such as HIV.”

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Tagged ACON, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, COVID-19, Darryl O’Donnell, HIV, Kirby Institute, News, Nicolas Parkhill, pandemic, PrEP, sex, sexual health, Simon Ruth, Thorne Harbour HealthLeave a comment
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National

Australian charity gives $1 million to HIV prevention drug access

September 7, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Community organisations have praised Prepped Smart and Healthy for its work.

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Tagged charity, HIV, Joseph Tesoriero, News, PrEP, PrEP Access Now, Prepped Smart and Healthy, sexual health, Simon Ruth, Thorne Harbour HealthLeave a comment
Western Australia

Perth man jailed for five years over HIV non-disclosure

September 7, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Four of the man’s sexual partners have tested positive.

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International

Reduced problematic drug use among PrEP users: study

September 4, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

PrEP users also became less ‘sexually compulsive’.

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National

Zero positive chlamydia tests in Vic amid national STI drop

July 20, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Chlamydia is at an all-time low across Australia.

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International, National

Massive PrEP increase in Australia, role of women’s use unclear

July 15, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

New research reveals the groups most likely to stop taking the revolutionary HIV prevention drug.

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Tagged health, HIV, Kirby Institute, News, PrEP, research, San Francisco, study, United States, womenLeave a comment
New South Wales

Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements

July 10, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.

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National

Gay blood donation change approved by health regulator

April 15, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

More gay and bisexual men may soon be allowed to donate blood in Australia.

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National

COVID-19 advice for sex workers, people with HIV, and more

March 17, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The whole community can do its part to protect vulnerable groups.

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