HIV

• Possible HIV cure 1 step closer to human trials: Ontario researchers

  One of the takeaways from the research is the ability to reawaken the latent HIV that hides in the immune cells of people who have been adhering to other treatment for many years.

  Health

  Mar 27
  
• N.S. sexual health advocate ‘disappointed’ as federal funding ends for HIV self-testing kits

  Federal funding for HIV self-testing kit distribution is set to conclude at the end of the month, leaving sexual health advocates concerned about barriers to access.

  Health

  Mar 12
  
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• Hastings Prince Edward Public Health offering free, at-home HIV tests

  Those who test positive will be connected to services that offer treatment and support

  Health

  Feb 14
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• HIV diagnoses hit 10-year high in Montreal, cases more than double between 2021-22

  Montreal's regional public health authority reported the area recorded its highest number of new HIV diagnoses in 10 years in 2022.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2023
• Manitoba government marks World Aids Day with funding, initiatives

  New funding and additional supports will be available to combat HIV and other STIs, announced the Manitoba government on World Aids Day

  Health

  Dec 1, 2023
• ‘I stayed scared for years’: 2 Sask. Indigenous women on living with HIV/AIDS

  Two Indigenous women share their stories of being personally affected with HIV and how their stories of triumph are helping to break the stigma.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
• Saskatchewan non-profit seeks funding to fight substance abuse, HIV spread

  The PLWA is looking for funding that includes HIV prevention, linkage to care and moving people to undetectable status.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Oct. 17

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, Oct. 17.

  Oct 17, 2023
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• Do you know your HIV status? You can now test yourself at home

  Knowing your HIV status just got easier, with the launch of the free HIV self-test kit. The kit is distributed through CATIE- Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2023
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• A look at Sask. STI and teen pregnancy rates amid province’s new sex education policies

  Saskatchewan suffers from some of the highest STI rates in the country and also has the highest rate of live births from adolescent pregnancies, excluding the Canadian territories.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2023