HIV self-tests to be sold in pharmacies The self-tests will be available over the counter from mid-December in a move that has been welcomed by sexual health clinicians.
Study shows ‘huge effect’ of PrEP on cutting HIV rates A world-first, Australian-led study has shown the medication’s significant impact on the widest scale yet – but gaps remain.
New push to end HIV transmission as fifth decade of pandemic begins Exactly 40 years since the reality of the global AIDS pandemic emerged, there is new hope of ending HIV transmission in Australia.
Can Australia be the first country to eliminate HIV transmission? Significant progress has been made, but experts say the country still has a long way to go to meet the 2022 target of virtual elimination.
GPs receive millions to further general practice Professor Jon Emery and Associate Professor Jason Ong speak to newsGP about their respective research.
Optimised health for people living with HIV amid pandemic A new taskforce is set to respond to the impacts of coronavirus on HIV and other blood-borne viruses.
Reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence in prescribing PrEP Expanding knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals prescribing PrEP is one of the keys to HIV prevention.
Research indicates success in varied methods of taking PrEP Following news of a man contracting HIV while on the preventive drug, newsGP talks to a sexual health physician about different approaches to taking the medication.
HIV-1 remission sparks cure hope The second patient in 10 years to undergo sustained remission from the virus has been described as a landmark case.
No longer a death sentence: Australia making progress in diagnosis and management of HIV Ahead of World AIDS Day, newsGP spoke with a sexual health expert about the progress in the fight against HIV.