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HIV Rates Are Very High Among Trans Women in San Francisco
“Four Corners” Network Launches to Address Trans Health
National Transgender HIV Testing Day 2016
National Transgender HIV Testing Day

Addressing Needs of Trans Women With HIV Tied to Improved Viral Suppression

A recent study found that factors such as mental health and food security were associated with higher rates of successful HIV treatment.
NMAC executive director Paul Kawata speaks at USCA 2017 in Washington, DC.

216 Scholarships Awarded for the 2019 U.S. Conference on AIDS

Who got what and why? NMAC’s Paul Kawata addresses criticism and breaks down the data.

WHO Endorses On-Demand PrEP for Gay and Bi Men

On-demand, or 2-1-1, PrEP requires taking only four doses of Truvada during the days surrounding sex.

Providing Same-Day PrEP Is Feasible in Latin America

Researchers provided an initial Truvada prescription to eligible gay and bi men and trans women at their first appointment.

In San Francisco, Stopping PrEP Is Linked to 8-Fold Increase in HIV Rate

Nationwide, significant proportions of PrEP-using populations do not stay on Truvada for long.
Brian Hastings of the U.S. Border Patrol testifies at a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

U.S. Border Patrol Separates Children From Parents Who Have HIV

But official immigration policy states that HIV “is no longer defined as a communicable disease of public health significance.”

Huge Australian PrEP Study Maintains Very Low HIV Rate After Two Years

Among nearly 10,000 gay and bisexual men followed for a cumulative 18,000 years, there have been only 16 new cases of the virus.

Peer Recruiters Can Draw Gay Men and Trans Women With HIV Into Care

An NIH-sponsored peer-recruitment study is part of a larger push to figure out how to drive up the viral suppression rate in the U.S.

Major HIV Vaccine Trial Will Launch in U.S., South America and Europe

The Mosaico study will enroll gay and bisexual men and transgender people at significant risk for the virus.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

A time to celebrate transgender people around the globe and the courage it takes to live openly and authentically.

Amsterdam On-Demand PrEP Study Sees No HIV Diagnoses in 2 Years

On-demand PrEP is taken only during the days surrounding sex.

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Amede Bennett and Mazzoni staff prepare for 2019 PTWC

2019 Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference Educates and Empowers

The Mazzoni Center hosts the 19th annual event from July 25 to 27.

Once Engaged in Care, Trans Women Have High Rates of HIV Suppression

Continuum of care review finds 80% of transgender women in care achieve an undetectable viral load.
Jesse Milan, Jr.

What This HIV Leader Told U.S. Senators at an LGBT Pride Meeting

“It’s hard to be proud when your health is on the line and when stigma is beating you up,” said AIDS United’s Jesse Milan.

Honoring Allies Who Support Transgender Equality

The 2nd Annual Stonewall Humanitarian Awards ceremony took place on June 13 in Palm Springs, California.

5 Reasons Why I Don’t Celebrate Pride

I’m a gay Black man who used to enjoy the June festivities. But guess what, my Pride is not a Christmas tree.
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