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The New Zealand Blood Service has confirmed that it is currently reassessing its contentious regulations that have seen the majority of gay and bisexual men (MSM) banned from donating blood. The rule has been widely criticised as outdated and discriminatory, prohibits gay and bisexual men (or Men who have sex...
Pride
Tom Naves from Body Positive highlights the importance of sexual health, especially during Pride season in Aotearoa, New Zealand. In February, we celebrate our resilience and pride in belonging to Aotearoa’s colourful and diverse rainbow community. This Pride Month, we want to ensure we are as festive as we are...
MPOX
Seven new cases of MPOX (formerly known as Monkeypox) have been confirmed in Auckland since late December. Body Positive’s Mark Fisher breaks down the best ways to avoid catching and spreading MPOX. MPOX is back in NZ with seven new cases. How concerned should YOUR EX readers be? MPOX has been...
Sir Elton John, the iconic musician and longstanding advocate in the fight against AIDS, has recently expressed optimism about the potential eradication of AIDS by 2030. While addressing MPs in Westminster on Wednesday (29 November), Elton John, who has been pivotal in HIV prevention through his Elton John AIDS...
In a landmark initiative marking World AIDS Day on 1 December 2023, Positive Women Inc., in collaboration with Māori, key HIV sector agencies, and individuals living with HIV, has unveiled the groundbreaking 'Ngā Taipakeke o te Urutā HIV – Ageing with HIV Research Report'. This pivotal study marks a...
December 1st marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, a significant date that commemorates those lost to HIV/AIDS, supports those living with the virus and reflects on the strides made in combatting this global health challenge. This year’s theme, “Let Communities Lead,” highlights the crucial role of communities...
New data released at the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023) has revealed a remarkable 88% reduction in new HIV acquisitions in Inner Sydney, positioning the region as a potential candidate to become the world's first locality to achieve the UN target of ending AIDS as a...
34 men who have sex with men (MSM) contracted HIV in New Zealand in 2022, up from 29 in 2021, an increase of 17%. The 2022 HIV and AIDS notification data from the University of Otago AIDS Epidemiology Group, showed that 53% of gay, bisexual, and other men who have...

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