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HIV · FijiTHERE are pros and cons to the issue of the distribution of sanitised syringes for safe drug use in order to control the spread of HIV & AIDS, and consultations would be needed before plans are made for such a distribution, says Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu. “That will have to come to the surge strategy, it’s a consultative approach,” Dr Lalabalavu said. “There are pros and cons to distributing syringes and needles, especially if you wan…See the Story
Consultations for sanitised syringes for safe drug use
HIV · International WatersThere are concerns over delays in diagnosing people with HIV in the west of Ireland, after a study found a growing number are at an advanced stage of the illness by the time they are aware of it.See the Story
Growing number of people with HIV in west of Ireland already at advanced stage of illness when diagnosed, study finds
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HIV · BelgiumAlmost forty years ago, in 1985, Bering-based choreographer Thierry Smits discovered that he was infected with the HIV virus. In the Canvas documentary “Here and Then”, he looks back on the early years of the devastating storm called AIDS. “It wasn't paid attention, because it was a disease for marginals.”See the Story
Thierry became infected with HIV 40 years ago: “A friend died every month”
HIV · LouisvilleA needle exchange program at the Austin Community Outreach Center in Austin, Ind., is aimed at stopping spread of HIV.
(Darron Cummings/AP (via NPR))A Kentucky Department for Public Health study shows the number of syringe services programs has more than doubled and overall visits have soared in recent years, after the state Legislature legalized such initiatives.“I think ultimately that Kentucky SSPs have been doing just amazing work over time …See the Story
Study shows how Kentucky expanded syringe services programs
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