HIV & AIDS

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Criminalization of Homosexuality is Setting Back the Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Anti-gay stigma in middle income countries is harming the global fight against HIV/AIDS, a report has warned today. The report, launched today by a cross-party group of UK parliamentarians on HIV and AIDS, warns that marginalised groups “risk falling behind in the HIV response” because of stigma. The No One Left Behind report highlights gaps in provisions for marginalised groups in middle income countries, as international donors are refocussing funding in poorer regions. It warns: “The aid landscape is changing with 70% of people living with HIV expected to live in middle income countries by 2020. As globally, donors are pulling […]

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What are the early signs of HIV in men?

HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, destroying a specific type of cell that helps the body fight off infections and diseases. This virus occurs more frequently in men than women. With effective treatment of antiretroviral medication, people with HIV can live healthy lives without the risk of transmitting the virus to others. In this article, we look at the early signs and symptoms of HIV in men, along with when they should take a test to ensure they receive effective treatment. Symptoms specific to men Early symptoms of HIV in men are often vague and unspecific. […]

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Closeted Men ‘Underestimate the HIV Risk’ From Having Gay Sex, Say Researchers

A new study has found that closeted men who have gay sex may be underestimating the risk of catching HIV. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that public health messages should be used to target men who aren’t open about having gay sex because this group has been “neglected.” The study revealed that men who weren’t open about their sexuality – and who had sex with other closeted men – were more likely to contract HIV from each other, instead of from out gay or bisexual men. The researchers believe these men are less likely to take on board prevention messages, decreasing […]

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Even with PrEP, HIV Stigma & Discrimination is Still a Thing

I remember feeling confused and angry the first few times I was blocked or rejected by an online prospect who said they were on PrEP. David Duran I was confused, because—in every case—there was interest right up until I disclosed my HIV status. I started feeling angry when I realized and confirmed that it was because of my HIV status that the guys I was chatting with were no longer interested. I ended up asking one of the guys I was chatting with what had caused him to lose interest, and it wasn’t without some probing that he told me […]

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The 10 Best Blogs for HIV and AIDS

Receiving an HIV diagnosis can change your life overnight and will probably stir up a cocktail of emotions. However, reading blogs written by other people who have HIV and healthcare professionals can help you understand you’re not alone. HIV blogs, written by those with HIV and healthcare professionals, can provide coping strategies and support. HIV now affects roughly 1.1 million people in the United States, and of these, roughly 1 in 7 won’t know that they have it. Research and improved treatments are now enabling more and more people with HIV to lead better-quality lives and live longer than ever […]

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Status check: PrEP Uptake & Delivery

In the U.S., the CDC estimates that more than one million people (1,232,000) are at sufficient risk for HIV to meet PrEP prescribing guidelines. This stands in stark contrast to the most recent estimate of approximately 120,000 people currently taking PrEP (based on pharmacy data) by the first quarter of 2017. How are public health and community health organizations creating demand and facilitating access to PrEP—and what more can be done? Kenneth Mayer, MD, medical research director and co-chair of The Fenway Institute, joined BETA to answer questions about the opportunities to expand PrEP access in the U.S., and explain […]

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California HIV Alliance Submits Budget Proposal to the State

The California HIV Alliance, of which Project Inform is a member, submitted their budget request to the State, urging the State to make strategic investments in programs that will increase PrEP uptake and other evidence-based prevention services, provide targeted HIV prevention and employment services for transgender women, address the health and psychosocial needs of older adults living with HIV and educate medical providers about advances in HIV prevention and treatment. Specifically, we urge the Legislature to consider the following: $10 Million General Fund Annually – $10 Million General Fund Annually – Support Comprehensive HIV Prevention Services Including PrEP and PEP; $2 […]

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Syringe Access Fund Awards $2.4 Million to Syringe Service Programs as an HIV Prevention

The Syringe Access Fund today announced nearly $2.4 million in grants awarded to 62 organizations that are driving efforts to prevent HIV and viral hepatitis by providing injection drug users with access to sterile injection equipment and related health messaging. The funding will support syringe service programs and advocacy efforts to increase access to these programs in 32 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands through 2020, many of which serve the very same communities impacted by increased injection drug use stemming from the opioid epidemic that currently rages across the country. “Injection drug use […]

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Publix Grocery Chain Denies PrEP Coverage to Its Employees

Some parts of the country have weather that signals the arrival of the winter holiday season, but the South has Publix commercials. The Florida-based grocery store chain has made a Christmas tradition of its sentimental short films exalting family, fireplaces, and food bought from its stores and prepared with your love. “Whatever your tradition may be, we’re grateful to be a part of it,” a narrator with a delicate rasp says in the 2017 ad, “Traditions. A Publix Christmas story.” However, Publix is showing a cooler, less compassionate side to some of its 188,000 employees. One of the more prominent […]

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EJAF Awards $1.6 Million to Programs Advancing the Health and Human Rights of People Affected by HIV/AIDS

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), a leader in the global effort to end AIDS, today announced nearly $1.6 million in grants awarded in December 2017 to 26 organizations addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in critical and innovative ways. This final grant cycle brings EJAF’s total investments for 2017 to almost $9.5 million, and builds on the Foundation’s ongoing strategy to strengthen organizations doing essential work at local and national levels throughout the Americas and the Caribbean. “The Elton John AIDS Foundation remains deeply committed to supporting organizations working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic,” said EJAF Chairman David Furnish.  “At a […]

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