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#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.
#BichoYyo: Why the health budget cuts are putting us at risk
This week, Argentina's President Mauricio Macri announced the reduction of half of the national ministries, including the Ministry of Health.
#BichoYYo: How long has it been since you had an HIV test?
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.
What do we mean when we talk about "cis"?
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."
There are millions of us living with HIV. Why do we seem invisible?
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?