HIV-AIDS
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Gene discovery by Canadian researchers ‘major breakthrough’ in HIV research: PHACPHAC researchers and partners found the genetic variants that impact a human gene called CHD1L, which restricts HIV replication. It's a major breakthrough in HIV research.HealthAug 2, 2023
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U.K. tainted blood inquiry: government must compensate victims ‘with the utmost urgency’Thousands of hemophiliacs and other hospital patients were infected with HIV or Hepatitis C during the 1970s and 80s through tainted blood products.HealthJul 30, 2022
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Visa denials denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speechOther speakers had strong criticism for Canada's visa policies, saying if the country isn't up to allowing in "all stakeholders, then we need to host these conferences elsewhere."CanadaJul 29, 2022
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People planning to attend HIV/AIDS conference in Montreal still struggling to get visasLast week, almost 250 organizations from around the world sent a joint letter to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser calling on him to take action.CanadaJul 2, 2022
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Kenney apologizes after comparing those who don’t have COVID-19 vaccine to AIDS victimsThe Alberta premier told a news conference on Tuesday it's wrong to judge and stigmatize people who have decided not to get vaccinated for COVID-19.PoliticsFeb 9, 2022
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Moderna begins trial of HIV vaccine that uses mRNA technologyModerna credits mRNA technology for potentially shaving years off typical vaccine development times. First doses of the vaccine have been administered in a clinical trial.HealthJan 27, 2022
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Gilead says counterfeit versions of its HIV drug were sold to patients over past 2 yearsThe drugmaker said it found 85,247 bottles that had been tampered with or faked, including versions of its Biktarvy and Descovy treatments.HealthJan 19, 2022
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Calgary-based advocacy group submits application for harm-reduction site in LethbridgeA group from Calgary is looking to reduce harm in Lethbridge by opening a space to provide clean needles, sex education and more.HealthFeb 5, 2021
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Canada approves 1st HIV self-test to help reduce screening barriersExperts have called it critical to reaching people who don't know they have the virus.HealthNov 3, 2020
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HIV-AIDS taught us not to police a disease outbreak, say experts. Did the lesson stick?If the HIV-AIDS epidemic taught us anything, one criminologist says it’s that “criminal justice responses and policing responses only exacerbate the crisis.”FeaturesMay 16, 2020
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