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Gloves covered hands holding sample tubes labelled with a text: monkeypox virus. Official form papers in the background.
1.9.2022

“It was distressing not knowing what symptoms would appear next” – Experiences on getting monkeypox infection

A person who got monkeypox infection gave an interview to Hivpoint. In this story, he tells how the disease progressed in his case and how the treatment was carried out in healthcare. ...

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In the picture there are two persons in a councelling situation.
4.8.2022

Hivpoint’s HIV testing and counselling services are open

Hivpoint's  rapid HIV testing and counselling services are open from 8th of August. HIV testing service is open on Mondays from 12.00-4.00 pm and on Thursdays between 2.00-6.00 pm. Re...

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Norwegian flag and text Volunteer in Oslo and Health Buddy in Helsinki
20.7.2022

Volunteer work in Helsinki and Oslo:”Sex should be fun and safe!”

The writer of this blog post is Hivpoint´s Health Buddy 2022. The Health Buddies are Hivpoint´s advocates who spread knowledge about sexual health, including HIV and sexually transmitte...

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a blue sky, clouds, a ladybug sitting on a flower, red ribbon and a text: Happy Summer!
4.7.2022

Hivpoint’s services are closed from 4th of July until 7th of August

Our counselling and HIV testing services as well as social media channels are closed from 4th of July until 7th of August. Rapid HIV testing is available next time on Monday 8th of A...

  • Gay and bisexual men
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Hivpoint´s mobile unit where you can get tested for HIV during Helsinki Pride Week. Three Hibpoint´s workers in front of the camper van.
29.6.2022

Rapid HIV testing in mobile unit during Helsinki Pride Week from July 1 to July 6

Hivpoint’s mobile unit is here again! Get tested for HIV confidentially in a camper van. The HIV testing van will stop at cruising areas and Helsinki Pride venues. You will recognize th...

  • Gay and bisexual men
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A new Pride flag flies in front of a blue sky.
22.6.2022

Positive and safe encounters in many places – Helsinki Pride Week from June 27 to July 3

Finland's largest human rights and cultural event, Helsinki Pride Week, will be celebrated from 27th of June to 3rd of July. Hivpoint is the official community partner of the event and...

  • Gay and bisexual men
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20.6.2022

HIV infections among PrEP users are extremely rare 

On 22 May 2022, the British website Aidsmap published an international research review of HIV infections diagnosed while on PrEP. This article summarizes the key research results presen...

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Ukrainian flag with dove of peace. Hivpoint logo on it and the text says we stand with Ukraine.
1.6.2022

Hivpoint provides services to people living with HIV fleeing the war in Ukraine and offers them support in the challenging situation

Hivpoint consults and helps people living with HIV fleeing the war in Ukraine, who arrive or reside in Finland, access HIV treatment options. Besides, other free of charge support servi...

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Kirjainkuutioista muodostunut sana monkeypox, lääkepullo, ruiskuja, neula
27.5.2022

Monkeypox cases found in Europe – related to sexual contact and sex between men   

During spring 2022 monkeypox infections have been found in Europe. The first case of monkeypox has also been found in Finland this week.  Most of the infections found this year are rela...

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Kuvassa on hymyilevä ihminen ulkona.
23.5.2022

“HIV is only one detail about me, one thing among so many others!”

“Hi, my name is Maya, I’m 41, I have a life that I enjoy and good friends that I love. I workout but I have to push myself hard to keep on doing it. I’m a home buddy, I read a lot and p...

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Hiv-pikatestaustilanne, jossa Hivpointin työntekijä ottaa hiv-pikatestiä asiakkaalta sormenpääverinäytteenä.
26.4.2022

Rapid HIV testing in Tampere – no appointment needed!

Sinuiksi ry organizes rapid HIV testing for sexual and gender minorities in Tampere. The service is provided by Hivpoint once a month and it is anonymous and free of charge. You can get...

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14.2.2022

Do you want to be part of the Health buddy program 2022?

My name is Laura, and I had the pleasure to be part of the Health Buddy Program 2021. Even considering the difficulties due to the pandemic, I have only ended up with a feeling of rewar...

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