Hey there Guys, Currently within Australia HIV and AIDS has been again thrust into the limelight with an out of the blue announcement by the Queensland State Government's plan to withdraw $2.6 million of funding for the prevention of HIV infection. Queensland Healthy Communities (QAHC), the recipients of the $2.6 million have been contracted by the state health … [Read more...] about Who Should Be Educated In The Fight Against HIV?
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Could Bone Marrow Transplant Treat HIV?
Hey there Guys, You may remember there was a bit of press last year about a man who was cured of HIV after a bone marrow transplant. To bring up you to speed, as noted in The Vienna Review: In 2007, Timothy Ray Brown, referred to as the ‘Berlin Patient,’ received a rare stem cell transplant treatment to combat myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the immune system. Cancer was … [Read more...] about Could Bone Marrow Transplant Treat HIV?
Does Mandatory HIV Disclosure Reduce Risk?
Hey there Guys, This morning I was alerted to an opinion piece by New Zealand's Dominion Post. Opening with the provocative title "Nothing But Truth For HIV Lovers", it was pretty much downhill from there. To quote: The Aids Foundation supports the right of HIV-positive patients to conceal their condition from their sexual partners provided they use proper protection. It … [Read more...] about Does Mandatory HIV Disclosure Reduce Risk?
The Healthy Bear Highlights The New Zealand Aids Foundation
Hey there Guys, As you know I have just been over in New Zealand for the most amazing week at Bear New Zealand. As I mentioned in my post on Get It On! Bear New Zealand I was so deeply impacted by the warm welcome and strong sense of community that has been fostered not only by the creative team but also the many locals. Very refreshing and exciting for me was how … [Read more...] about The Healthy Bear Highlights The New Zealand Aids Foundation
Australian Contracts HIV From Tattoo In Bali
Hey there Guys, I've woken to the following news article from the ABC that is very sad indeed: The Department of Health has revealed a West Australian resident has contracted HIV after getting a tattoo in Bali. The victim was given the news that they had contracted the virus after they underwent a blood test on their return home. The department has not released any … [Read more...] about Australian Contracts HIV From Tattoo In Bali