Global Cause
HIV & TB Q4 2020
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The fight against HIV is far from over
‘Global solidarity, shared responsibility’ is this year’s World AIDS Day theme. It could not be more poignant as we tackle the ongoing global pandemic. COVID-19 has magnified and worsened the deep inequalities that run through our societies. It has also forced people to recognise that our global health and economy are intricately linked. In order...
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The role of generics in HIV prevention
Increased savings across the NHS through generic medicine supply has allowed government to start routine commissioning of essential HIV treatment and prevention medication. During these economically challenging times the NHS needs to pursue financial savings in order to continue offering free healthcare to all UK citizens. Generic medicines can help achieve this. A generic...
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Testing, testing and more testing
Over the last 40 years, HIV has killed millions and shattered lives. In many countries the death toll tragically continues to rise today. In England there’s the very real opportunity to be the first in the world to end new cases – why wouldn’t we grab it? Having lived through the trauma HIV caused in...
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Locked down, but not out – how COVID-19 has changed HIV services
Shared knowledge and experience of HIV care during COVID-19 have changed HIV services for the better, and possibly for good. Few things have benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the move online to deliver clinical care in HIV prevention and treatment has been a great innovation, says Dr Sanjay Bhagani, President-elect of the European...
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Preventing HIV infection through community clinics
Community based clinics have proven their role in the earlier detection, treatment and support for people with infections such as HIV. “We all are part of the solution,” says Michael Meulbroek, Co-Founder and President of BCN Checkpoint, a community-based sexual health service in Barcelona. Located in the heart of the Catalan city’s gay community...
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Fighting HIV and TB co-infection in the shadow of COVID-19
Showcasing the link between HIV and TB is vital to understand the risks and impact on the most vulnerable in society. A co-infection is the occurrence of two or more infections – at the same time. HIV is a preventable chronic infection, that when left untreated damages and weakens the immune system. This puts people...