HIV transmissions in NSW drop 17 per cent as HIV self-test becomes available
The latest data showed 33 per cent fewer new HIV diagnoses among Australia-born men who have sex with men (MSM) in 2018, but just 3 per cent fewer among overseas-born MSM.
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Australia’s first HIV home testing kit approved for sale – with a catch
The Atomo HIV Self Test is a single use rapid fingerprick test which is expected to cost approximately $30, but will only be available for online purchase and not in chemists.
Advocates call on government to approve HIV home testing kits
More than a quarter of new HIV notifications in Australia are late diagnoses, meaning the person was likely living with HIV for at least four years before being testing.
Study to look at risks and benefits of HIV home testing
HIV researchers at the Kirby Institute and the University of NSW continue to investigate ways to increase testing and early treatment with a new study …