Is talk of “ending AIDS” just hyperbole, or is this a realistic goal for the research and medical communities? A recent study in The Lancet HIV journal, authored by researchers at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), is adding valuable evidence to a concept long-held by researchers in B.C. The research indicates AIDS […]
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Proven model a cost-effective strategy to potentially eliminate other diseases such as hepatitis, writes Dr. Julio Montaner The national AIDS strategy is nearly a decade old and desperately needs updating. In B.C., our Treatment as Prevention (TasP) strategy has been successful in dramatically decreasing new cases of HIV and morbidity and mortality. It is now
‘We know by increasing community capacity, we can improve patient care and efficiency for our investments,’ says health minister The government is the longest adopter of the Treatment as Prevention (TasP) strategy and has recognized Dr. Julio Montaner for the success of significantly improving health outcomes and providing a sustainable model for health-care delivery. The
One of Canada’s ‘medical heroes’ for his contribution to health in Canada and the world, says organization’s chair BC-CfE director Dr. Julio Montaner is to be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame for his international leadership and clinical advancements in combatting HIV/AIDS. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is dedicated to “celebrating the
UN General Assembly told 90-90-90 plan can end AIDS as an epidemic by 2030 if ‘achievable’ targets met The United Nations (UN) unveiled an ambitious new global plan to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The plan embraces the made-in-BC Treatment as Prevention (TasP) strategy pioneered by Dr. Julio Montaner and the BC Centre for
Queensland signs Memorandum of Understanding to adopt Treatment as Prevention as strategy to combat HIV/AIDS Dr. Julio Montaner, director, BC-CfE; Lawrence Springborg, Queensland Minister for Health; Dr. Darren Russell, chair, HIVFQ chair; Charles Reeves, Deputy High Commissioner of Canada. The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
Study reveals continued policing of clients recreates the same harms as Canada’s current criminalized model (Left) Andrea Krusi, senior doctoral trainee, BC-CfE Gender and Sexual Health Initiative (GSHI); and Dr. Kate Shannon, Director of GSHI New legislation introduced by the federal government earlier this month threatens the health and safety of sex workers, according to
Global landmark: Vancouver first city in the world to repurpose its AIDS ward Significant decrease in AIDS cases at St. Paul’s Hospital leads to shift in health care priorities. The dramatic decline in the number of cases of AIDS, the most serious outcome of untreated HIV infection, has prompted St. Paul’s Hospital to repurpose its
Research at International HIV Treatment as Prevention Workshop highlights need to target key affected populations and address stigma International leaders discuss the importance of new HIV treatment targets during the roundtable discussion at the opening of the International HIV Treatment as Prevention Workshop in Vancouver. Hundreds of leading HIV scientists from around the world gathered
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Vatican, Panama and formalized UNAIDS agreement add further momentum to saving lives, preventing infections and saving money Several recent international endorsements and agreements underline the growing universal acceptance of the made-in-BC Treatment as Prevention Strategy. Support from the Vatican, formalization of an agreement with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and a Memorandum
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