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HIV diagnoses in Australia remained low in 2022: new data

20 Jul 2023

Despite disruptions to testing and risk behaviour during COVID-19, the latest data from UNSW Sydney’s Kirby Institute shows Australia is tracking well towards the elimination of HIV transmission.

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STIs are down, but fewer tests could be the cause

08 Dec 2022

A new report finds most STIs in Australia remain undiagnosed and untreated, highlighting a need to increase STI testing across the country.

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UNSW researchers receive $6.9m for blood borne virus and STI research

06 Oct 2022

Three major projects, focusing on reducing stigma, community-led models and assessment of people living with chronic hepatitis B, have received funding.

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Australia records lowest ever HIV numbers, but late diagnoses are concerning

30 Aug 2022

The sustained downward trend is likely due to high uptake of prevention measures, testing and high levels of treatment.

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Funding boost for research to eliminate bloodborne viruses in Australia

22 Feb 2022

Researchers at The Kirby Institute have secured more than $2.7 million from the NHMRC for two projects relating to HIV care and hepatitis C testing.

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HIV diagnoses in Australia lowest since 1980s, but COVID-19 a likely driver

01 Dec 2021

Forty years after the first case of AIDS was described in the United States, the number of people diagnosed with HIV in Australia is at an all-time low.

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HIV in Australia has declined by 12 per cent in the past five years

01 Dec 2020

New HIV data, released today by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney for World AIDS Day, are a reminder for Australia to sustain its efforts in HIV prevention amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.