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Information of Truvada and Atripla delisting
From 1 April 2020 Truvada for HIV treatment and for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) will no longer be available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). In addition, from October 2020 Atripla will be delisted. We encourage you to talk to your prescribing doctor further regarding generic equivalent/s of both antiretrovirals (ARVs) that are available.
We know how long coronavirus survives on surfaces. Here’s what it means for handling money, food and more
How long does coronavirus survives on surfaces? How can we reduce risk from surfaces and objects? What are some small actions where we can take precautions? Ian M. Mackay and Katherine Arden of The University of Queensland answer in this article.
Job Opportunity: Resources Project Officer
NAPWHA is looking for a Resources Project Officer to join our dynamic team working from Newtown, Sydney and deliver two exciting education projects in 2020. Applications must be received by 4.00pm Thursday 9 April 2020 (AEST).
Coronavirus: how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained
You’re probably inundated with news and messages about coronavirus at the moment. But how do you know if you’re consuming evidence-based information or just speculation and myth?
CROI 2020 Report Back
This CROI (Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections) report back has been provided by NAPWHA Senior Research Manager, Dr John Rule, who has selected some snippets of information, curated for our NAPWHA member organisations and our Treatment Officer Network.
Events marking the National Day of Women Living with HIV 2020
NAPWHA and the National Network of Women Living with HIV known as Femfatales had the honour of hosting a dinner and one-day forum in Sydney to mark the 5th National day of Women living with HIV (#NDWLHIV). It was a valuable opportunity for women to join together and hear from other leaders in the sector and plot a course forward to better engage with and deliver for all women living with HIV in Australia.
