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#BichoYYo: HIV comes out of the closet
On International Coming Out Day, a new installment of the comic book that talks about what it's like to #LiveWithHIV.
Column #35 of Presents in You Can't Live on Love
Maru Ludueña, director of Agencia Presentes, spoke with Franco Torchia about the week's news in the region: the elections in Brazil and the first trans woman elected as a member of parliament; the arrest of a young man accused of the transphobic murder of Azul Montoro in Córdoba a year ago, who will go to trial…
#BugAndMe: All these bugs are out there and can only be avoided with prophylaxis
When we say that a person with an undetectable HIV virus cannot transmit the virus, we are not saying that condoms should be stopped. Many sexually transmitted infections and even unwanted pregnancies are prevented thanks to the use of condoms.
March against cuts in Public Health: there are already shortages of HIV medication
People living with HIV are facing uncertainty about what will happen to their medication and care, as the 2019 budget proposal will not be enough to cover it.
#LivingWithHIV My bug and I: Why don't we get tested?
We know that early detection of HIV prevents risky situations. So why aren't we getting tested?
#LivingWithHIV My bug and I: What does it mean when the virus is undetectable?
In July of this year, UNAIDS and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed what many of us already knew: an HIV+ person on antiretroviral treatment who maintains undetectable viral load does not transmit the virus.
#BichoYyo: "An HIV test is never a bad idea"
In Argentina, 6,500 new HIV diagnoses are registered each year. In 2017, the epidemiological bulletin published by the then Ministry of Health reported an increase in new cases among women aged 45 to 59. Of all those who know their HIV status, 81% are receiving treatment. Regular testing is crucial for early intervention. Regardless of age, getting tested is always a good idea.
#BichoYyo: "An HIV test is never a bad idea"
In Argentina, 6,500 new HIV diagnoses are registered each year. In 2017, the epidemiological bulletin published by the then Ministry of Health reported an increase in new cases among women aged 45 to 59. Of all those who know their HIV status, 81% are receiving treatment. Regular testing is crucial for early intervention. Regardless of age, getting tested is always a good idea.
Mendoza seeks to penalize those who transmit HIV and STIs
In Mendoza this Wednesday, the 12th, a reform to the Provincial Code of Misdemeanors will be voted on, criminalizing the transmission of HIV and STIs. The reform to the current code also punishes situations such as social protest and alleged offenses against public officials.
HIV/AIDS in Chile: Between the worst figures in the region and the media spectacle
The new figures released by the Ministry of Health of the Government of Chile indicate that the upward trend in positive notifications - particularly among the younger population - continues to rise steadily.