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Manitoba pharmacists will soon have ability to prescribe birth control, HIV medications

Pharmacists in Manitoba will soon have the ability to prescribe birth control, marking a significant expansion of their scope of…

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Health

Existing HIV medication could prevent up to 1 million Alzheimer’s cases yearly

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at UVA Health at the University of Virginia has found that an existing drug…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia expands at-home STI testing program to include HIV

Nova Scotia Health is making it easier for people across the province to be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)…

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Health

There are daily pills to prevent HIV — but injectable options could change what prevention looks like

The fight against HIV is constantly evolving, with new advancements in treatment and prevention giving hope to those at risk.…

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US Election 2024

Trump admin planning to consolidate HIV programs, slashing ‘overhead’ and DEI: official

The Trump administration is taking steps to consolidate two HIV/AIDS prevention programs in an effort to cut costs and streamline…

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Canada

‘People will die,’ says Canadian charity in Kenya as Trump’s USAID cuts threaten HIV medications

In Nanyuki, a market town just northwest of Mount Kenya, concerns are rising among foreign aid workers and volunteers about…

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Health

Swan Valley’s spike in HIV cases triggers outbreak-like response from Manitoba health officials

In a concerning development, health officials in Manitoba’s Swan Valley region have reported a significant increase in new HIV cases.…

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Health

As HIV cases rise across Canada, the numbers have stabilized in northwestern Ontario — for now

The recent surge in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases across Canada has raised concerns, with a 35 per cent increase…

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Canada

Advocates call for Ontario to make HIV prevention drugs free as cases climb

World AIDS Day is a crucial time for advocates to push for increased access to HIV prevention drugs in Ontario.…

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Health

Fewer people worldwide are getting HIV — so why are rates going up in Canada?

The fight against HIV/AIDS has seen significant progress globally, with fewer people being diagnosed and dying from the virus. However,…

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