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...
Categories: HIV Testing | Posted on: August 26, 2019
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...
Categories: HIV Testing | Posted on: August 9, 2019
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...
Categories: Events | Posted on: May 16, 2019
CANFAR partners with SExT: Sex Education by Theatre on second national tour
Starting this May 9th, SExT: Sex Education by Theatre in partnership with The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) will once again perform in a national high schools’ tour to promote sexual health education to youth in some of Canada’s most remote communities that are greatly affected by the HIV and STI epidemic. Recently, the...
Categories: HIV Awareness | Posted on: May 9, 2019
LoveIn StigmaOut
This February, CANFAR is calling on Canadians to spread the love and challenge HIV stigma. We want Canadians living with HIV to know that they are loved and appreciated – on Valentines Day, and all year round. Problems with watching the full video? Watch the CANFAR Ambassador Love In Stigma Out Video on YouTube....
Categories: HIV Awareness | Posted on: February 14, 2019