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Hivpointin henkilökunta edustaa jouluvalokuvassa Hivpointin toimistolla Kalasatamassa joulutähden edessä.
22.12.2025

Hivpoint´s services are on Christmas break  – we wish everyone joy, warmth, closeness and strength for the Christmas holidays

Hivpoint's counselling and testing services are closed due to the Christmas holidays from December 22, 2025 to January 6, 2026 🎄 After a Christmas break we will meet you again: ...

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Two people, presumably men, are close together, hugging, both looking happy. Text: Join us in developing Hivpoint´s services and communications.
18.9.2025

Join us in developing Hivpoint’s services and communications!

We are often asked how people can support our work – and now there’s a way! Take part in developing Hivpoint’s services and communications by joining our customer jury. We are currently...

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Checkpoint-logon vieressä Hivpointin työntekijä ottaa nielunäytettä toiselta henkilöltä.
18.2.2025

STI cases continue to rise — Hivpoint expands Checkpoint STI testing service

Vilma Pietilä, Hivpoint's Executive Director since last year, told that her goal is to expand Hivpoint's low-threshold testing services. A year later, we are happy to announce that we r...

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Hivpoint's Health Buddy Jennie is smiling to the camera. The selfie is taken on a cruise ship and the sun is setting over the sea behind Jennie. On top of the pic, there's a quote from Jennie: "We all play a significant role in reducing stigma by talking openly and factually about sexual health."
23.1.2025

Health Buddy Role at Hivpoint: A Journey of Learning and Advocacy

In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health.  Health Buddies spre...

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Hivpoint´s staff together holding DIY Christmas wreaths.
19.12.2024

Hivpoint´s services are closed over the Christmas holidays – See you soon in 2025!

Hivpoint rapid HIV testing, STI testing service and counselling services will be closed during Christmas break from 20nd of December 2024 After a Christmas break we will meet you ag...

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Health Buddy Ali is standing outside in front of the Helsinki sign.
18.12.2024

A Guide for HIV Positive Refugees in Finland

In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread knowle...

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Hivpoint's Health Buddy Ali is smiling and sitting in an arm chair in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with house plants and a Pride flag. On top of the photo, there's a quote: "The Health Buddy Program had a positive impact on my mental health. It provided me an opportunity to exercise my identity in a new society."
11.12.2024

From Pakistan to Finland – My Journey as a Health Buddy and an HIV-positive Gay Activist

In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread kno...

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Hivpoint's Health Buddy Hong is standing in an alley with Asian style decorations.
18.9.2024

Cultural background and work experience inspired to become a Health Buddy

In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread kno...

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Two men kissing intimately. Travel to Pleasure campaign ticket ahead.
4.9.2024

Travel for Pleasure campaign offers perspectives especially for LGBTIQA+ travellers to consider

We are happy to inform you that we have just published our new Travel for Pleasure campaign website in English! The campaign is aimed at gay, bi and other men who have sex with men. On ...

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Our Health Buddy Ceci
29.8.2024

Happy to help and increase knowledge about sexual health

In this year's blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread kno...

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Different kind of people standing with Pride flags in fromt of joyful and bright yellow wall. Community partner logo.
20.6.2024

We take part in changing the world with Pride

At Hivpoint, we take joy in being an official Helsinki Pride community partner again this year! As we have specialize in LGBTQ+ sexual health, you can find us beside you at Pride, in ev...

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A person is taking a throat swap from another person. With "Checkpoint is expanding" logo.
27.2.2024

Hivpoint’s weekly STI testing service Checkpoint will open in March!

In addition to HIV, we will start testing for other sexually transmitted infections on a weekly basis. The service is intended for gay, bi and other men who have sex with men. The first...

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