-+*Download pdf Question What out-of-pocket costs are associated with aging among people living with HIV? Key take-home messages The aging of the people living with HIV in care is leading to increased HIV care costs (1). There is considerable inter-jurisdictional heterogeneity in the cost-sharing policies for antiretrovirals across Canada’s public drug programs (2). Out-of-pocket costs […]
-+*Download pdf Questions What is the impact of geographical location on implementation of HIV/STI prevention programs or interventions among LGBTQ communities? Key take-home messages The characteristics of a location, including segregation, community-level stigma, and infrastructural resources, may influence HIV service utilization and the HIV continuum of care among men who have sex with men (1).
-+*Conference Date and Location: December 6 & 7, 2018 at the InterContinental Hotel, Toronto HIV ENDGAME 3 Registration The HIV Endgame 3: Breakthrough Initiatives conference is happening December 6-7, 2018 at the InterContinental Toronto Centre (225 Front St. West). This event is an opportunity to learn more about evidence-based interventions and approaches to HIV care
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-+*This spring, the Gay Men’s Mental Health Alliance (GMSH) hosted “Synchronizing our Impact,” a unique event for people providing mental health care to cis & trans, gay, bi, 2 Spirit, queer and other men who have sex with men. The event drew over 100 community-based workers, social workers, and care providers to learn about the
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-+*In advance of the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, the Canadian government has released new 2016 data on Canada’s progress towards meeting the UNAIDS 90-90-90 treatment targets. The report estimates that 2,165 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2016, and that over 63,000 Canadians are living with HIV. One in seven does not
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-+*Robert Bardson, co-chair of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Black African and Caribbean Network (CHABAC) passed away.earlier this month. Robert was a long-time HIV survivor and a powerful voice describing the challenges of aging with HIV. He was also a talented musician who used his gifts to share joy and to build empathy and understanding for and between
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-+*May 15, 2018 – Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has announced that they will implement a Prison Needle Exchange Program at one men’s and one women’s institution in June 2018. This pilot is part of CSC efforts to prevent and manage infectious disease. The best practices learned at these institutions will inform a full national roll-out.
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-+*Over the past 18 months, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has led the development of a Pan-Canadian Framework for Action to address sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) in Canada. The Framework, which is in the final stage of approval by federal, provincial and territorial governments, was developed with the input of a
