New two-in-one HIV medication gets PBS listing
Global specialist HIV company, ViiV Healthcare has announced that a new fixed-dose combination for “treatment-naïve adults” and adolescents with HIV type 1 (HIV-1) will be …
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Australians share red ribbon selfies to mark National Day of Women Living with HIV
“We have the opportunity to join together as a community to improve the public’s understanding of HIV, demonstrate our support for women living with HIV and empower them to make HIV a manageable part of their life.”
Injectable monthly HIV treatment passes ‘pivotal’ medical trial
“This novel approach may help alleviate the burden often associated with daily, oral treatment regimens and contribute to making HIV a smaller part of peoples’ lives.”
First two-drug single pill HIV treatment approved in Australia
“The approval of the first single dose two-drug regimen for HIV challenges the traditional approach of three-drug regimens that have been the standard of care for 20 years.”
HIV support in the palm of your hand
The MyLife+ app has helped people with HIV in Australia manage their health and better understand HIV and treatment options.
HIV community organisations share in $155,000 funding
The grants support local organisations to respond to some of the most pressing issues facing people living with HIV including testing, stigma, and treatment.
Stigma the top issue affecting HIV-positive people: report
The research found that almost a third of HIV-positive respondents would rather avoid making new friends than disclose their HIV status.
Wellbeing tool being developed for HIV-positive Australians
The new tool will be brief and easy to use, specially tailored to the issues facing people with HIV.
World first HIV app launched in Australia
The app marks the first of its kind in the world, and will help HIV-positive people to take control of their health and wellbeing.