
Drop in new HIV diagnoses in 2009
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There were 151 new HIV diagnoses in 2009, 73 were men infected through sex with men. The figures are a drop from 2008 but researchers say it's too soon to say whether it's a downward trend
HIV infection no longer a bar to USA entry
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HIV positive New Zealanders no longer need risk their ability to visit or pass through the USA by having to declare their HIV status on their American arrival forms.
HIV prevention and support services to be reviewed
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The provision of NZ's HIV support services and prevention programmes will soon come under the microscope with the commissioning of a report by the Ministry of Health to guide future spending.
Sharing ownership of the NZAF's progress
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Posted in:
HIV
31st January 2010
The NZAF is consulting on its soon to be implemented Strategic Plan 2010-2015, seeking to share the ownership and responsibility for progress.
HIV pill advances too slow says Body Positive
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The approval of a once a day dose for an important HIV medication is a step forward but has been too long coming in NZ, according to an HIV positive people's support organisation.
Australia's gay blood donor dilemma
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Posted in:
HIV
16th January 2010
In December's DNA magazine, we hear about Australia's quandaries over the gay blood transfusion ban and divided LGBT opinions on the issue.
With crix belly life's not a beach
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Posted in:
HIV
3rd January 2010
Like most New Zealanders John Stone loves the sea. This year he finds himself avoiding the beach for the first time in his life.
Glenn Mills' death: One week on
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GayNZ.com blogger Michael Stevens, who was one of the first people to take action against Glenn Mills, reflects his decision to alert the authorities.
"How Glenn Mills gave me HIV"
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The first man to lay a formal complaint against Glenn Mills for infecting him with HIV tells his story which led to the first of 28 charges being laid.
Are HIV test kits coming to an outlet near you?
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Three major gay adult supplies retailers and sex-on-site venue owners state their cases for and against selling HIV home-testing kits.
Glenn Mills' downfall: Shared blame?
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David Herkt writes: "HIV is a mirror of our fears, prejudices and judgments. It creates the environment for the likes of Glenn Mills to flourish."
World AIDS Day marked with events across globe
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A variety of fundraising and promotional events to mark World AIDS Day 2009 are planned across the globe today.
NZAF board now focussing on strategic matters
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Retiring Chair Mark Hendrickson said the NZAF is "strong, active and financially sound" at this afternoon's Annual General Meeting.
Editorial: HIV prevention - are we doing OK?
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Year after year, two more of our gay and bi men test positive for HIV every week. Are we OK with that?
What's on around NZ for World AIDS Day
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Red ribbons, parties, shows, art, fashion and fun... here's your guide to what's happening around the country to mark World AIDS Day 2009.