World Aids Day reflects importance of community effort - Mid Central DHB

Sunday 1 December is World Aids Day and the theme of this year’s observance is that communities can make a difference by fighting to end the epidemic.

Adulttoymegastore offers Kiwis free condoms for World AIDS Day

Unprotected sex is the leading cause of HIV infections in New Zealand and yet, one survey says more than 77% of sexually active New Zealanders don’t use condoms regularly.

Chorus awarded Rainbow Tick accreditation

Chorus has today announced it has achieved Rainbow Tick certification.

The Rainbow Tick programme is about ensuring organisations are safe and welcoming for all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Turning the corner on HIV

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a disease that compromises your immune system. If left untreated, it can progress to a more serious stage when it is considered as AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

New HIV stigma stats cause for immediate action - AIDS Foundation

A 2018 survey shows there are still a lot of misconceptions around HIV that are contributing harmful stigma for people living with HIV (PLHIV).

Huge breakthroughs could spell the end for HIV in New Zealand

This World AIDS Day, New Zealanders have two reasons to celebrate - a massive scientific discovery and the proposed funding of a revolutionary HIV prevention pill.

Huge breakthroughs 'could spell the end for HIV in NZ'

This World AIDS Day, New Zealanders have two reasons to celebrate - a massive scientific discovery and the proposed funding of a revolutionary HIV prevention pill.

Huge breakthroughs could spell the end for HIV in NZ

This World AIDS Day, New Zealanders have two reasons to celebrate - a massive scientific discovery and the proposed funding of a revolutionary HIV prevention pill.

HIV ignorance isn't bliss

A Massey University academic specialising in research on HIV/AIDS says the disease will endure as long as there is stigma, ignorance and a lack of political will to tackle it.

Book focuses on new-generation HIV researchers

The first Massey University Press book rolled off the presses at the Massey Printery this week and has been launched on the eve of World AIDS Day.