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Blog: March 2017
Dashboard update: HIV and STIs in BC in Q4 of 2016
Mar 15, 2017 by Jason Wong, Physician Epidemiologist, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
This is the dashboard report on STI and HIV trends in BC for the fourth quarter of 2016 (October – December 2016). These reports are posted quarterly to provide a snapshot of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in...
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Categories: Trend watch
Upcoming webinar: PEP/PrEP Update – A BC Case Study
Mar 13, 2017 by CATIE (Canada's source for HIV and HCV information)
PEP/PrEP Update – A BC Case Study
Date: 27 March 2017
Time: 10:00 AM PDT
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Categories: Events and announcements
HIV/AIDS Coalition launches a new youth video “Facts & Fears“
Mar 10, 2017 by Emma Palmantier, HIV/AIDS Coalition Chair
The Northern BC First Nations HIV/AIDS Coalition is pleased to present their second Youth video “Facts and Fears: Healthy Living and Leadership.” The release took place last month at the First Nations Health...
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An innovative approach to reaching women living with HIV for cervical cancer screening in Uganda
Mar 8, 2017 by Heather Pedersen, Research Coordinator, University of British Columbia, by and Gina Ogilvie, Canada Research Chair (Global control of HPV related cancer), Professor (UBC), Assistant Director (Women's Health Research Institute), Senior Scientist (BCCDC)
Background
Cervical cancer is entirely preventable through vaccination, screening, and early treatment. However, this disease remains a leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV rates are also high.
Women...
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Categories: Program updates
