Chemsex: What is it, what are the risks and how can I stay safe?
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Government urged to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing by leading charities
Funding the expansion of opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in England is a “no brainer”, five leading charities have told the government. Terrence Higgins Trust, National AIDS Trust, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Hepatitis C Trust and the British Liver Trust are all calling on Rishi Sunak’s administration to roll out the opt-out tests in A&E departments within areas that have a high HIV prevalence. In just 12 months, more than 1,998 people have been found with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C as a result of opt-out testing in…
Read MoreMpox: What you need to know about England’s vaccination programme
It was recently announced that England’s mpox vaccination programme is no longer needed and will be wound down in the summer, but the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is keeping the situation under close review. Appointments to receive a first dose of the vaccine will remain available for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men at highest risk until 16 June, with bookings for second doses available until the end of July. The virus, which was formerly known as monkeypox, has seen a sustained reduction in cases…
Read MoreMpox vaccination programme to be wound down in England
England’s mpox vaccination programme is no longer needed and will be wound down in the summer, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced. Appointments to receive a first dose of the vaccine will remain available for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men at highest risk until 16 June, with bookings for second doses available until the end of July. The virus, which was formerly known as monkeypox, has seen a sustained reduction in cases across the country from a high of 350 per week in…
Read MoreHawaii’s only gender-affirming clinic for trans+ youth faces closure
Hawaii’s only clinic to provide gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth is facing closure due to financial struggles. The Lavender Clinic, which is a non-profit healthcare centre located in Honolulu, prides itself on giving “inclusive, quality healthcare for ALL communities,” according to its website. It recently launched a GoFundMe in order to raise the $150,000 (£125,000) needed to keep its doors open. “Our plan for the future success of The Lavender Clinic is to include cash services to financially support the vital care we provide to the community, the…
Read More‘It’s going to be a real challenge’: Ella Vaday to do 100km trek for charity
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Read More‘UK government is failing LGBTQ+ men,’ says former monkeypox patient
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Read MoreExclusive: ‘Explain decision to not order more monkeypox vaccines’, Labour tells UK government
Thérèse Coffey has been urged to “reassure the public” about the monkeypox outbreak after it emerged that she rejected advice to buy extra vaccine doses due to value-for-money concerns. The newly appointed Health Secretary was also asked to clarify whether or not she received any advice suggesting she “ignore” the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), according to a letter seen by GAY TIMES. Sent on 4 October by Wes Streeting, the Shadow Health Secretary and Labour MP for Ilford North, it comes three days after news broke that Coffey opted…
Read MoreMonkeypox: US sets aside 50,000 vaccine doses for Pride events
The US will provide 50,000 monkeypox vaccine doses to be administered at Pride and other events with high attendance by gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. How many are sent to each event will be determined by a number of factors, including the size of it, availability of health workers to give the injections and how many people there are considered to be at high risk of catching monkeypox. “More shots in arms is how we get the outbreak under control,” Bob Fenton, the White House…
Read MoreItaly’s monkeypox vaccination programme gets underway
Italy has begun its monkeypox vaccination campaign after reporting more than 500 cases of the virus, according to the health ministry. The first doses were given on 8 August at the Spallanzani Hospital in Rome. The country will be using the Jynneos (MVA-BN) vaccine, which was made for smallpox but has been approved by the European Medicines Agency for protection against monkeypox. The campaign comes as vaccine supplies run low worldwide, with the number of cases continuing to rise. In the UK, doses are currently being offered to some men…
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