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🆕 We are reminding eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination, as UKHSA becomes aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. 📰🔗 gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa…
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PrEP - what is it, and why aren't more women on it? Our Clinical Nurse Specialist, Niamh, talks about conversations she's had with friends & family - and the barriers we need to overcome to get more women accessing #PrEP. Read more: savinglivesuk.com/women-and-… #HIVTestingWeek
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This #HIVTestingWeek we're asking folk to #GetTested and take control of their health There's no such thing as a bad #HIV diagnosis - If negative you can take steps to stay safe (PrEP etc) - If positive you now know and can start treatment There's support for you no matter what
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NEWS: The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved CAB-LA, an injection taken every two months, for the prevention of #HIV on the NHS in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Pressure is now on NICE to follow suit for both England and Wales. MORE: beyondpositive.org/2025/02/1… #HIVTestingWeek #PrEP
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NEWS Great NEWS coming out of @10DowningStreet this evening ahead of #WorldAIDSday The UK Government is committing £27M to extend the Emergency Department #HIV opt out testing program. 👏👏 This will definitely Save Lives & help to end HIV transmission by 2030
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Catch us in SOHO! We are #HIVtesting at #SweatboxSoho today (28th Oct) from 5;30-8;30pm. The HIV test is a simple finger prick test & takes just 15 minutes. We'll also have @doitldn condom packs to give away. @CityWestminster #HIVtesting @TheLoveTankCIC
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Ladies, if you want to access PrEP, you can use this link below to find a clinic near you. aidsmap.com/uk-service-finde…
Out of curiosity: Women across Twitter, are ye aware ye can access PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV)?
44%Yes
56%No
27 votes • Final results
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Sharp Rise in #Syphilis Diagnoses in the West Midlands : What you need to know savinglivesuk.com/5244-2/
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Gilead has signed voluntary licensing agreements with six pharmaceutical companies to manufacture and supply high-quality, low-cost versions of #lenacapavir for 120 lower-income nations. The move could change the global fight against #HIV. beyondpositive.org/2024/10/0…
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New UKHSA data shows late #HIV diagnoses among other communities have decreased yet there was a 40% INCREASE in late diagnoses among people of Black ethnicity in 2023. The numbers don’t lie, we need targeted action for Black communities now. gov.uk/government/statistics…
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NEWS: @ACTUP_LDN have protested at Gilead Science's central London offices, demanding that long-lasting injectable #lenacapavir, shown to be up to 100% effective at preventing #HIV, be allowed to be produced generically for fair global access. READ MORE: beyondpositive.org/2024/09/2…
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NEWS: Twice-yearly #lenacapavir injections are 89% more effective at preventing #HIV acquisition than traditional oral #PrEP using Truvada. The new #PURPOSE2 study focused on cisgender men and gender-diverse people who have sex with men. READ MORE: beyondpositive.org/2024/09/2…
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Delighted to see the SHARE Collaborative’s (@ShareEastLondon) ILANA study winning the @NIHRCRN_nthames award for innovation in reducing inequality. ILANA is an anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-ageist study of LA CAB+RPV treatment for HIV, delivered in clinic and community.
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21 year old HIV activist Nomonde is on her way to the UN Summit of the Future to press world leaders to act now for health and rights for all. Her story is an inspiration. This got me.
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Today @liz_sugg in @UKHouseofLords advocated the work of @GlobalFund In 2022 they reached 710,000 mothers with care and prevention services that prevents them transmitting HIV to their babies. The UK should remain a global leader in the global fight against HIV & AIDS.
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