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27.3.2020

HIV and coronavirus (COVID-19)

Are all HIV positive in great risk if they get the coronavirus decease (COVID-19) and do they automatically belong to a risk group? How should you be prepared when there is a pandemic. ...

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11.3.2020

Epidemiology of HIV : HIV epidemics globally

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has set targets to help end the HIV epidemic. The targets are for 2020 and are called 90-90-90. These targets mean that by 2020, ...

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25.2.2020

Is your HIV test positive when you are undetectable

Global and local campaigns have spread information about HIV not transmitting when a person is on effective HIV medication. The message is clear. When a person living with HIV has an un...

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17.2.2020

Epidemiology of HIV : HIV epidemics in Finland

You might have heard the term “HIV epidemic”. The word epidemic usually refers to a widespread and infectious disease, but many do not know what an epidemic is when it comes to HIV. Epi...

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15.1.2020

The price of PrEP medicine went down significantly in Finland

The price of PrEP medicine went down more than 30 percent today and is now less than 50€ for 30 pills! According to our survey targeted to men who have sex with men, 50 euros ...

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8.1.2020

HIV medication – what to know?

Have you ever wondered how HIV medication works and if there is anything to consider when starting HIV treatment? We have talked to clinical doctor, Jussi Sutinen, who treats people liv...

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4.12.2019

U=U: Deconstructing HIV stigma in relationships and personal experiences

This is the second part of the two U=U articles focused on stigma. We interview Tapani Valkonen who is working as project coordinator and sexuality counsellor at Hiv-Finland. ...

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1.12.2019

U=U: Breaking down stigma in societal structures

U=U is a campaign that shares knowledge about HIV-treatment and the effective HIV medication. It also promotes the human and sexual rights of the people living with HIV. The most import...

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26.11.2019

U=U, HIV doesn’t transmit when the treatment is effective

U=U is short for undetectable equals untransmittable. Basically, it means that HIV does not transmit when a person is on effective medication. U=U is a global campaign driven by people ...

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12.11.2019

STI testing for trans and non-binary people on Nov 19th

Hivpoint and Trasek are organizing an STI testing event for trans and non-binary people at Hivpoint’s Helsinki Office on November 19th at 5pm to 7pm. During the event ...

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11.11.2019

How to find the right condom

Finding the right condom is important and can make a huge difference for the sexual experience. Using a condom that is not the right size for you can cause discomfort. If the condom is ...

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11.9.2019

Materials on the Hivpoint website

The Hivpoint website has some great resources and materials available to everyone. They can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Materials’-tab on the top of this page. By clicking on ‘Broch...

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