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Why is Germany so low on PrEP and will HIV infections now rise?

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A severe shortage of HIV prevention drugs in Germany has sparked fears of a spike in infections over coming months, with doctors urging government to step in and keep tens of thousands safe. Almost 90% of Germany’s doctor surgeries and pharmacies are affected by the shortages of PrEP pills, according to a survey by dagnä, an association of HIV specialists. The shortfall could drag on until April, prompting experts to suggest alternate solutions – be it lower dosage or new drug supplies – to keep people safe. Here’s what you…

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“Have you heard of PrEP?” – This is how the public answered

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With just 20 per cent of people in the UK having heard of PrEP, GAY TIMES took to the streets of London to find out what the public knows about the HIV prevention drug. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of HIV, but knowledge of it still remains scarce outside of the LGBTQIA+ community. The drug reduces the risk of getting the virus from sex by 99 per cent when taken correctly, though findings from a YouGov poll last…

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EastEnders: HIV storyline leads to surge in viewers researching virus

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Zack Hudson’s HIV diagnosis storyline on EastEnders has sparked a surge in viewers wanting to learn more about the virus. In Monday night’s (16 January) episode, the character, who is played by James Farrar, received the news that he is HIV-positive. He decided to get tested after his old friend Brett showed up in Albert Square and informed him that he had the virus, meaning Zack could also be positive as a result of the two previously sharing steroid needles. The storyline, which is sure to become increasingly prominent in…

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Patient becomes the fifth and oldest ever to be ‘cured’ of HIV

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A gay man who has lived with HIV since the 1980s has become only the fifth ever person to be cured of HIV, according to doctors. The 66-year-old, who does not want to be identified, was given a bone marrow transplant to treat blood cancer leukaemia from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus. Doctors say the individual, who has stopped taking antiretroviral HIV medication, has now been in remission for 17 months. Now being referred to as ‘the City of Hope patient’ – named after the Californian…

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HIV diagnoses in straight people have surpassed those in gay men for first time in 10 years

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For the first time in a decade, the number of HIV infections in heterosexual people has surpassed that of gay and bisexual men. According to a report from the Health Security Agency (HSA), there has been a 50 per cent increase in new diagnoses in heterosexual men and women. In comparison, 45 per cent of new infections were seen in gay and bisexual men. Due to the pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions, the country saw a drop in testing within both groups. However, testing amongst heterosexual individuals fell by 33 per…

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Drag Race UK stars ‘give HIV the finger’ for National Testing Week

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Charity Kase, River Medway and Elektra Fence teamed up with Terrence Higgins Trust to break the stigma around getting tested for HIV. With 7 to the 13 of February marking National HIV Testing Week in the UK, the Drag Race UK stars visited the Trust to give HIV the finger using a self-test. With just a finger prick, the test returns the result in only 15 minutes – making it possible to know your status from the comfort of your own home. The event, which took place on 10 February,…

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Exclusive: Charity Kase on the importance of tackling “prejudices” about HIV

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Charity Kase is fundraising for the National AIDS Trust this World AIDS Day to help combat “negative and damaging stereotypes” about HIV. After speaking openly about living with the virus on season three of Drag Race UK, the 25-year-old is continuing to use her platform to raise awareness and tackle the stigma around it. Taking to Instagram on 1 December, Charity announced that she is raising money for the aforementioned charity in a bid to change how HIV is portrayed in the UK and to boost “positive representation in the…

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Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences’ new campaign highlights voices of those with HIV

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The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences have announced a new campaign highlighting the stories of people living with HIV. The two are working together through their RADIAN partnership to showcase how campaigners are leading the charge to end AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). According to AIDSinfo, almost 1.6 million people are living with the virus in EECA despite the tools available to prevent new infections. It is one of the world’s few regions where the HIV infection rate is still on the rise, making the…

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Docuseries about Britain’s history with HIV to premiere on World AIDS Day

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A new HIV docuseries about Britain’s 40-year battle with the virus is premiering on this year’s World AIDS Day. Positive will feature intimate testimony from some of the first people to be diagnosed with HIV in the UK. It will examine the history of the country and its stigma towards those living with the virus, as well as intolerance and homophobia more generally. Across its three-episode run, the series starts with the UK’s first recorded case in 1981 and tracks the virus to the present day. PrEP and other treatment…

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