HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 27/11/2015

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 23 November to 27 November 2015 This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range of organisations and individuals interested in these areas, and offers a summary […]

Joint Press Release: Minister Varadkar launches Ireland’s first National World AIDS Day (WAD) Campaign

Minister Varadkar launches Ireland’s first National World AIDS Day (WAD) Campaign Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar today (Thursday 26th November 2015) launched the first ever five-day national World AIDS Day campaign in Ireland. This campaign is developed by NGO’s and statutory bodies across Ireland in partnership with the HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme. The […]

World AIDS Day 2015 – Show your Solidarity

While there has been a significant and welcome improvement in treatment for HIV, concern remains regarding the numbers of newly diagnosed cases in Ireland. As of mid-November 2015, 411 new diagnoses of HIV have been reported by the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).   World AIDS Day is a significant annual event in Ireland […]

HIV Ireland Press Release (Thursday 26th November 2015)

Minister Varadkar launches Ireland’s first National World AIDS Day (WAD) Campaign Show Your Solidarity #WADirl Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar today (Thursday 26th November 2015) launched the first ever five-day national World AIDS Day campaign in Ireland. This campaign is developed by NGO’s and statutory bodies across Ireland in partnership with the HSE Sexual Health […]

European HIV-Hepatitis testing week

  European HIV-Hepatitis testing week.  European HIV-Hepatitis testing week! Visit… www.hivtestingweek.eu   Free HIV and STI Testing Centres in Ireland Why not avail of free testing services at a range of community-based projects and clinics. Check out our map for a full list of locations:      

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 20/11/2015

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 16 November to 20 November 2015: This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range of organisations and individuals interested in these areas, and offers a summary […]

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 13/11/2015

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 9 November to 13 November 2015 Please note the date on this week’s Newsletter should be November 13 This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range […]

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 6/11/2015

Check out this week’s NewsDesk here: HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 2 November to 6 November 2015 This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range of organisations and individuals interested in […]

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 30/10/2015

Check out this week’s NewsDesk here: HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 26 October to 30 October 2015 This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range of organisations and individuals interested in […]

HIV Ireland Press Release (29th October 2015) HIV Ireland welcomes Health Ministers launch of Irelands first National Sexual Health Strategy

HIV Ireland has warmly welcomed the launch of Irelands first ever National Sexual Health Strategy by the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar at The Button Factory in Temple Bar.   In conversation with Ray Darcy, who compered the launch, the Minister spoke about the important role the new strategy will have on the ‘need to […]

Now closed for bookings: Hepatitis Workshop, 17th November 2015

Now closed for bookings: Hepatitis Workshop, 17th November 2015   This popular half-day workshop aims to provide participants with basic up-to-date and relevant information on Hepatitis A, B, and C, including transmission, prevention and testing.  The workshop will be beneficial to people working in the voluntary and community sector who may deal with hepatitis issues in […]

 ‘Just Saying…’ report launched by Minister Aodhán ó Ríordáin

  On 21st October, Minister Aodhán ó Ríordáin launched a report on the views of young people about drugs and alcohol.  ‘Just Saying…’ is a report compiled from a number of youth conventions held in 2013 and 2014 in Dublin’s north inner city, organised by the Prevention and Education sub-committee of the North Inner City […]

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 23/10/2015

Check out this week’s NewsDesk here: HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 19 October to 23 October 2015 This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range of organisations and individuals interested in […]

HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 16/10/2015

Check out this week’s NewsDesk here: HIV Ireland NewsDesk Weekly 12 October to 16 October 2015 This weekly resource includes updates on relevant national, European and international news and policy issues on HIV, hepatitis and sexual health-related issues.  This service is provided free by HIV Ireland to a range of organisations and individuals interested in […]

Stigma and Disclosure in Ireland

The enduring power of stigma – understanding why HIV-positive gay men don’t disclose their status Study highlights stigma within gay communities, and amongst HIV-positive men For full study follow this link or go to www.aidsmap.com