Archives for February 2018
New study will evaluate HIV self-testing for the first time in Canada
Countries that have implemented self-testing / home testing kits have improved HIV diagnosis rates, improved health of those living with HIV, and has resulted in a decrease in the transmission of HIV. TORONTO — A new study led by St. Michael’s Hospital’s MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions is the first in Canada to evaluate...
CANFAR is pleased to jointly fund Canada’s first HIV self-test study
HIV infections are still on the rise in Canada. In fact, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, in 2017, 14% of people living with HIV remain undiagnosed, which represents 9,090 individuals living with HIV who are unaware of their status. Current HIV testing approaches are not reaching the undiagnosed, who are estimated to...
AIDSbeat 2019 presents “Back to the Movies”
The annual anticipated fundraising event of the summer AIDSbeat in support of CANFAR is back once again on June 7th, 2019 with a mission to fund all aspects of HIV research and end HIV in Canada. AIDSbeat 2019 presents “Back to the Movies” an annual rock ‘n’ roll battle of the bands charity bash organized...