HIV/AIDS rates way down in B.C.

HIV-AIDS rates among injection drug users in B.C. have dropped by 50 per cent, according to B.C. foremost expert on the issue.

Dr. Julio Montaner, of the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, said that in 1996 there were approximately 800 new HIV diagnoses in B.C.

Currently, there are approximately 350 HIV diagnoses per year.

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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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