Health officials credit harm reduction for decline in B.C. HIV cases

A new report says there are fewer new cases of HIV among injection drug users in B.C., and health officials are crediting the province’s harm reduction programs.

The report by the provincial health officer says the number of new HIV infections has remained stable nationally, but in B.C. in 2009 there were 64 new cases of HIV reported among injection drug users, compared to 137 in 2000.

It credits harm reduction strategies, including Vancouver’s controversial supervised injection site, a special drug therapy program and a $48-million project run by the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in Prince George and Vancouver to help treat at-risk populations.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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