On Dec. 1st each year, we observe World AIDS Day, a time and opportunity for those around the world, including in our province, to show support to those living with HIV and AIDS, to regroup our collective efforts against HIV and to remember those whose lives were cut short and the smiles taken from us […]
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Although British Columbia once the bore the brunt of the AIDS crisis in Canada, the province is now leading the way with progress in the country. According to the Vancouver-based B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), B.C. is on the right path to meet United Nations 90-90-90 goals established to bring an end to
Within the New Democratic Party, Tommy Douglas is perhaps the closest thing to a saint. The former Baptist minister led the first social democratic government in North America, serving as premier of Saskatchewan from 1944 to 1961. He created the first publicly owned auto insurer, a public electrical utility, and offered free hospital service to
Hepatitis C infection is a global phenomenon that affects millions worldwide, with an estimated 30,500 new cases in the United States alone each year. Expanding treatment, however, could go a long way toward preventing transmission of the virus among high-risk individuals who inject drugs, according to new Yale-led research. For the study, infectious disease experts
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From modern conveniences to medical breakthroughs to high-tech gadgets, British Columbians have long been contributors to the modern age British Columbia enjoys a rich history of innovation. From modern conveniences to medical breakthroughs to high-tech gadgets, British Columbians have long been contributors to the modern age. Mobile phones and mobile devices can trace their history
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Having turned 60 two months ago, I know there’s nothing quite like a milestone birthday to force you to get serious about your priorities and your future. The HIV response is facing our own wake-up call Dec. 1 as we mark the 30th World AIDS Day – a milestone I never imagined we would reach
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Miguel Pedrola es el mdico que dirige la ONG más representativa de Latinoamrica “Soy Pedro Cahn. ¿Está tu jefe?”. Miguel Pedrola sonrió mientras estrechaba la mano de quien ya era, a principios de los 90, uno de los popes en VIH-Sida. El doctor Cahn visitaba el hospital Eva Perón de Granadero Baigorria y querÃa conocer
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Es en el Castro Rendón. Estiman que otro tanto ocurre en el sector privado. Neuqun.- En Neuqun se detectan 10 casos positivos de VIH por mes, según detalló Adrián Morales, jefe del servicio de infectologÃa del Castro Rendón. Estiman que existe la misma cantidad en el sector privado. Adoptaron estrategias promovidas por la Organización Mundial
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Hundreds of the local LGBT community’s movers and shakers attended Latinos Salud’s annual networking, social and community event, DiversiSAFE, Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Miami Tower. Attendees enjoyed food, wine, specialty drinks, music by local DJ AJ Reddy and performances by local drag queen TP Lords — all while learning important information related to HIV/AIDS.
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The 2017 World AIDS Campaign/ World AIDS Day launch took a different turn when the Minister of Health, Honourable Sibongile Ndlela-Simelane launched the campaign at the Hope House in Manzini on Monday, October 31. Honourable Ndlela-Simelane expressed her gratefulness to the WAC organising committee for their innovative approach of focussing services to the people. Indeed,
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During the Canada Post strike announced September 25, 2025, the following measures will be undertaken to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.
During the Canada Post strike, we recommend that documents be faxed or couriered to our sites, versus utilization of regular mail service
The BC-CfE Laboratory is streamlining reporting processes for certain tests in order to simplify distribution and record-keeping, and to ensure completeness of results. Beginning September 2, 2025, results for the ‘Resistance Analysis of HIV-1 Protease and Reverse Transcriptase’ (Protease-RT) and ‘HIV-1 Integrase Resistance Genotype’ tests will be combined into a single ‘HIV-1 Resistance Genotype Report’.
For more details and example reports, please click on the button below
