This week I joined @TeamPrepster as an independent consultant to improve participation of PrEP users in all aspects of HIV prevention.
Either as actual or potential PrEP users, we should have a say in research, practice, and policy that concerns our health.
“The Government can’t call this a National Programme when there is no provision in the second-largest city—this is a huge, inexcusable gap in coverage.”
We support @GayProjectIRL in calling for swift action to address the lack of a PrEP service in Cork.
https://t.co/SrCCMmY6FZ
We've added some late-breaking info to our update for week one of Ireland's PrEP programme:
Further info on temporary emergency DPS registration & Cork University Hospital removed from HSE's list of approved PrEP services. https://t.co/2BsPXfoKyd
With Ireland's national PrEP programme officially underway from this week, we'll be posting regular updates to keep you abreast of changes and developments as they happen.
https://t.co/2BsPXfoKyd
One third of UK #PrEP users buy it online.
Last summer, we did therapeutic drug monitoring tests of the six major online suppliers confirming the drugs sold were genuine and safe to use: https://t.co/R5pTQqxjo4
To find out more information, go here: https://t.co/KSq01QI9qa
A big thanks to @SciGalleryDub and @ciarakellydoc for facilitating a great conversation on #HIV this evening. It’s really great to see clinicians, academics and activists coming together to talk about how the past and present responses to HIV will inform our future action.
The Annual #Gay#Health Forum, Friday 24th May, in Dublin Castle, has an exciting line-up of national & international speakers. Presentations include #PrEP#UequalsU#HIVDiscrimination#SexualWellbeing. Attendance is free. Find out more & register https://t.co/JwhqxrkHWp #GHF2019
According to @HIQA ‘A significant investment in STI services is required for a national #PrEP programme to ensure a safe and sustainable service.‘ This is crucial. We need equitable access to care. To deliver that we need investment, in particular in the regions. #HIV
A great write-up of PrEP in Northern Ireland, where a rollout has meant hundreds opting for PrEP as the HIV prevention tool that's right for them. Gavin from @TRPNI says, “If PrEP can help take that fear out... that’s only a good thing.”
https://t.co/StymNHfL1B
Welcome news today. #PrEPAlmostThere. @HIV_Ireland will participate in the consultation process. Crucial we get this right. #PrEPProgramme in Ireland would be ‘safe, effective, and cost-saving’ according to @HIQA#PrEPHTA
An Irish #PrEP programme could see 173 new #HIV infections averted. 1700 people likely to join in year 1 alone. A fantastic move in #GettingToZero
However, government must not just fund drug but significantly invest in sexual health services. We can’t have one without the other!
The draft assessment of a national #PrEP programme for Ireland has been published by @HIQA.
They are now seeking feedback from the public before submitting it to the Minister for Health. Have your say: https://t.co/msRbAqHxH5
I’m really excited to announce our #GHF2019 key speakers.
@BR999 will share his passion to empower the world with #UequalsU.
@nathansparkling on 2yrs of full & free #PrEP in Scotland.
@ProfRJaspal on how identity impacts our #SexualHealth.
Free tickets: https://t.co/6nz7LKxbNo
A new story has arrived on masc. Bruce Coleman and John Sheridan speak with masc about their lives in New York City during the 70s and 80s, what led them to Cork, and the haunting parallel between both places – then and now. To read more, click: https://t.co/bPkbOwdEKZ.
Women of all experiences may be at risk for HIV. Gender identity or sexual orientation alone do not increase or decrease the risk of HIV. Trans women, trans women of color + cis women of color, are at particularly high risk of HIV.
@Jezebel
https://t.co/tixMAmjruk
"The important takeaway is that trans women — who are one of the most marginalized and vulnerable populations in terms of HIV — can safely continue their hormone therapy and protect their health with PrEP." #PrEPworks@TheAdvocateMag
https://t.co/1zY1aW4ndH
Excellent coverage of our 'Far From Home' report into the experiences of LGBT Migrants in Ireland. Key recommendations include LGBT sensitivity training, better mental health supports and much needed Hate Crime legislation. @IrishTimes@AoifeMo
https://t.co/VxPRap2uHI
In this beautiful short, #MrGayEngland 2018 Philip Antony Dzwonkiewicz shares his story of living with #HIV and the #stigma surrounding it. https://t.co/CEPbXHTTKb