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Needle Exchange Programs Needed To Prevent Spread Of HIV, Letter To The Editor Says
"Despite making strides in addressing HIV/AIDS, we have not reached all individuals and communities with the full range of prevention tools needed to reverse the epidemic," Jirair Ratevosian, chair of the American Public Health Association International Health Section"s Advocacy and Policy Committee, writes in a Washington Post letter to the editor. Ratevosian continues, "Congress has a chance to help by lifting the ban on federal funding for syringe exchange programs," adding, "Such programs do more than just distribute clean syringes; they link people into the health care system and drug treatment programs." Ratevosian also discussed support of needle exchange programs by several national health organizations and concludes, "It is imperative that effective approaches to preventing HIV be accessible without delay" (Ratevosian, 7/24).
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HIVMA Supports Public Plan Option To Ensure Patients' Needs Are Met
As Congress drafts health care reform legislation, HIV clinicians urge lawmakers to include a public plan option to ensure affordable access to comprehensive care for HIV patients - nearly 30 percent of whom have no insurance. The HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) believes that a public plan option can help offer everyone the chance to benefit from early and reliable access to lifesaving HIV care and treatment.
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Don't Forget Your Condoms At Swansea Pride, Says Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) Cymru is reminding visitors to Swansea Pride (Saturday 27th June) not to put their sexual health at risk by getting carried away with the party mood. As the official charity of Swansea Pride 2009, THT Cymru staff and volunteers will be out in force throughout the day, promoting the safer sex message and handing out condoms to the crowds at Singleton Park. There will be charity collection points across the site, with all funds raised coming to Sygnet and the THT Cymru hardship fund. THT Cymru will also be operating a stand at the park, where festival-goers can pick up free condoms, along with advice and information, including where to get tested if they have put themselves at risk. Gavin Mooney, Centre Manager for THT in Swansea, says: "This is the first outdoor Pride event to be organised in Swansea, and we"re delighted to be part of it. We"ve worked closely with the local LGBT community for many years to raise awareness of HIV, so we would encourage people to enjoy themselves; just don"t forget your condoms!" More details on Swansea Pride and information on how to purchase admission wristbands online can be found at http://www.swanseapride.com Terrence Higgins Trust


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