HIV rates among injection drug users continue to drop

Harm reduction measures and anti-retroviral therapy are cutting down B.C.’s HIV infection rates among injection drug users, says a new report released Thursday by the Health Ministry.

Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall released a report revealing several factors associated with the drop in intravenous drug users catching HIV or hepatitis C.

Among the factors mentioned is a therapy Kendall describes as the “current gold standard in HIV treatment” – the highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART).

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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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