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.
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.
This week, Argentina's President Mauricio Macri announced the reduction of half of the national ministries, including the Ministry of Health.
If three out of four people living with HIV in Argentina know their status, it means one out of every four doesn't. Worldwide, 25% of people living with HIV are unaware of their status. Testing is crucial for early detection. In Argentina, testing is free, safe, and confidential.
The neologism and technical term "cisgender" was introduced in 1991 by the German psychiatrist and sexologist Volkmar Sigusch. Since "trans" identities existed, there also needed to be a way to name people who identify with the sex assigned to them at birth. The prefix "cis" (which comes from Latin) means "this side" or "on this side."
Out of 120,000 people locally, and 37 million worldwide, it's unlikely we'll be the first positive case someone comes into contact with. "Should I tell them?" is often the question that divides opinions. And even though we're not obligated to do so, even though there are laws protecting our confidentiality, the question should be: Why should I tell them? And in what context?
HIV is not the only sexually transmitted infection. While it is the most complex because there is still no cure, STIs have many relatives. In addition to sharing some transmission routes, STIs also share stigmas and prejudices.
In this column that we do on No se puede vivir del amor, on La Once Diez, the public radio of the City of Buenos Aires, we talk about the interview that Valeria Licciardi did with Lizzy Tagliani for the Presentes agency and about the presentation of the bill for a national quota for transvestite trans employment in Argentina.
Condoms used correctly reduce the transmission of HIV and other STIs by almost 100%. Tips for proper condom use.
The YouTube window overlooks a swampy landscape. We peer in and see a dinosaur wielding the authority of the medical system delivering a dangerous message: “The condom breaks, it’s punctured, and that guy’s finished.” It stigmatizes and spreads fear. It lies.
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