AIDS
HIV-positive man in U.K. seems to be 2nd person ever cured after transplant
A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant, the second success including the “Berlin patient,” doctors reported. Continue reading
Grandmothers join Edmonton high school students in charitable game of Scrabble
Philanthropic grandmas are spelling out a good cause to help their counterparts elsewhere in the world. Continue reading
HIV prenatal care home in Saskatoon aims to keep mothers and babies together
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
Sanctum 1.5 is focused on the health of HIV-positive mothers to prevent vertical transmission, while addressing social factors that lead to child apprehension. Continue reading
Trump says U.S. can end HIV within 10 years, critics say his own policies haven’t helped
Trump said the U.S. could be free of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS within 10 years if he secures funding under his national budget. Continue reading
Pilot project to combat opioid crisis using HIV-reduction strategies expands across B.C.
Following a successful pilot project in Vancouver, an overdose prevention program is now rolling out province-wide. Continue reading
Little Elves Foundation brings gifts to those living with HIV-AIDS
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The foundation has given away more than 50,000 gifts to people with HIV-AIDS since it started the drive 27 years ago. Continue reading
Saskatoon Tribal Council improving harm reduction services
Saskatoon Tribal Council’s harm reduction program is getting a boost from a funding agreement to help reduce the spread of blood-borne infections. Continue reading
British lawmaker reveals to parliament he is HIV positive
A British lawmaker revealed he was HIV positive during an emotional speech to parliament on Thursday to mark the upcoming World AIDS day. Continue reading
Sask. distributing safe inhalation supplies to drug users in an effort to reduce HIV
Drug users will now have access to safer inhalation supplies, in an effort curb HIV rates in Saskatchewan which are the highest in the country. Continue reading
Sherwood Park grannies helping African grandmothers raising orphaned children: ‘We feel a connection with them’
“We had heard about the needs of the African grandmothers, and most of us firmly believe that had we been born in Africa 75 years ago, their story would be our own.” Continue reading