AIDS
Sask. HIV diagnoses up 18%, syphilis up 172% in 2019
Preliminary data from the Saskatchewan Health Authority points to sizable increases in both HIV and syphilis diagnoses. Continue reading
Advocates, NDP call for Nova Scotia to fund universal coverage of HIV prevention drug
Only three provinces — British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan — currently provide universal PrEP coverage. Continue reading
B.C.’s HIV rate hits record low thanks to provincial programs: health ministry
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The province used World AIDS Day to announce the number of annual HIV cases in B.C. has fallen to 208 in 2018. Continue reading
Red scarves wrap downtown Oshawa for HIV and AIDS awareness
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the AIDS Committee of Durham Region is once again trying to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS. Continue reading
Red ribbon flag raised at Province House in Halifax to honour people living with HIV/AIDS
In 2018, 31 Nova Scotians tested positive for HIV, up from 15 the previous year. So far this year, HIV diagnoses have decreased by 44 per cent over the same period last year. Continue reading
Calgary man living with HIV speaks about realities of diagnosis: ‘I was told, you’re going to die’
By Jill Croteau Reporter
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Calgary AIDS Walk and Run. Those who survived after being diagnosed as HIV positive are living proof it’s not a death sentence. Continue reading
Battleford, Sask. vending machine fighting spread of HIV
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
A new harm reduction measure is taking place in North Battleford to help combat the spread of diseases and infections. Continue reading
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HIV research at Montreal institute gets $6-million boost
HIV research at the IRCM has gotten a $6-million boost from the federal government, money that should allow five more years of innovative research. Continue reading
Global concerns rise over possibility Canada backs out of AIDS fight funding
The Global Fund wants to see a 15-per-cent increase in total pledges this year, to US$14 billion. Continue reading
HIV cases drop to lowest levels since 2003, Vancouver Coastal Health says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Officials say those cases are trending even further downward this year, with just 26 new cases reported as of June 17. Continue reading