Barbados - HIV PrEP – The morals Police are allowing new infections

Nastassia Rambarran

Stabroek News

Georgetown, Barbados

George Washington house (!)

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Cuba - Cuba begins distributing PrEP through pilot program

Michael K. Lavers
Washington Blade

Havana, Cuba

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Mexico - PrEP program begins in Mexico

Ed Walsh
The Bay Area Reporter

Mexico City, Mexico

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This Daily Pill Virtually Eliminates The Risk Of HIV Infection, Two New Studies Confirm

ZACK FORD
thinkprogress

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ezs note:  I am cautiously optimistic regarding the use of Truvada.  It certainly wouldn't hurt.  Be aware, though, that there is a virus in Cuba which is more stubborn than the old HIV/AIDS virus.  Be safer and ask your doctor.

HRC Endorses PrEP & Calls for Bold Action to Expand Access to Anti-HIV Drug

http://www.hrc.org

to read more, go to:  http://www.hrc.org/press-releases/entry/hrc-endorses-prep-calls-for-bold-action-to-expand-access

ezs note:  Become one of the happy, healthy, RESPONSIBLE adults!  If you are one of the sexually active adults - or even just thinking about it - take your Truvada DAILY.

Analysis of PrEP Data Shows High Adherence in U.S., and Among Most at Risk of HIV

Barbara Jungwirth
http://www.thebody.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.thebody.com/content/75066/analysis-of-prep-data-shows-high-adherence-in-us-a.html

ezs note:  Be safe!!!  If you are a sexually active transgender person -- or you're just thinking about it -- the time to start taking Truvada is NOW.  Read the directions on the box or  bottle twice.  You'll be happy AND healthy!

WHO Supports PrEP, Media Bungles The Story With Hyperbole

Benjamin Ryan
http://www.aidsmeds.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/WHO_PrEP_media_1667_25884.shtml

ezs note:  To read the WHO (World Health Organization) report, click on the following blog:  http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2014/key-populations-to-hiv/en/

Unrealistic expectations might reduce PrEP acceptability (aidsmed)

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PReP reduces the risk of acquiring HIV infection among gay and bisexual and transgender women who have sex with men (Speroforum)

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ezs note:  although this article is helpful, it's also good to read the CDC report at the end of the article.  Be fully informed!