Call to expand access to self-test HIV kits Recent research shows the tests are accurate and easy to use, but availability is an ongoing issue.
Thousands expected to benefit from new PBS listings Medications for asthma, HIV, and Crohn’s disease have been added, while some heart, cholesterol and blood pressure drugs are now cheaper.
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.
Post-vaccination life ‘is not going to be a pre-COVID experience’ Australia needs to ‘redefine what freedom looks like’ and formalise nationally consistent standards on containment safeguards like ventilation and mask-wearing, GPs and public health experts have stated.
PPE boost to help GPs fight Sydney COVID outbreak But while the National Medical Stockpile allocation has been welcomed, GPs say extra help is still needed, including clarity around fit-testing.
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.
COVID outbreaks increase urgency of PPE fit-testing for GPs With reports of the Delta variant spreading through the community, GPs say more needs to be done to protect doctors, practice staff and patients.
Is Australia ready for the COVID Delta variant? With cases emerging in most states and territories, experts are concerned Australia is ill-prepared.
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.
New national face mask guidelines released All healthcare workers providing direct patient care for individuals with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should have access to P2/N95 respirators.