PREP Nova Scotia

Check this interesting article by CMAJ HIVST should be integrated within provincial HIV testing programs and in service delivery models that are centred on self-testers, and that involve pharmacies, online or smartphone-based applications, vending machines or community-based organizations. https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/44/E1367

This free panel will highlight findings from PrEP research studies and frontline service provider perspectives to identify key groups who may need greater support to access PrEP. The panel will also provide an open discussion on what service providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders can do to improve equitable access to PrEP for everyone in Canada. https://www.facebook.com/events/783473998896220

As part of their pre-Summit events, Community-Based Research Centre will host "PrEP: Who's Not Getting It?" - a panel discussion. Streaming for free online October 29th, 7:00-8:00 pm Atlantic. https://events.cbrc.net/

"How well does daily oral PrEP work for people who share drug injection equipment? ... HIV risk was reduced by 84% among people who used tenofovir consistently compared to those who did not. " More info on @catieinfo‘s site.

FREE online course for health care providers in Nova Scotia: HIV Treatment for Service Providers Space is limited. Register now @ https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5711725/HTX-ACNS-1020 Presented by CATIE & AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, an up-to-date training course for service providers on HIV Treatment. ... For more information about this course, or CATIE’s Education programs, please contact Shelley Taylor at [email protected]