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Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Are you a Canadian clinician?
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Are you a Canadian clinician?
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Did you attend EACS 2025 this past October? 👀
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Did you attend EACS 2025 this past October? 👀
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
Supported by the CTN+ and led by Dr. Darrell Tan, this update presents 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making for HIV #PrEP and #PEP.
Learn more about the changes to the guidelines and how they are set to empower patients: bit.ly/4pHnjxV
(2/2)
Learn more about the changes to the guidelines and how they are set to empower patients: bit.ly/4pHnjxV
(2/2)
December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Supported by the CTN+ and led by Dr. Darrell Tan, this update presents 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making for HIV #PrEP and #PEP.
Learn more about the changes to the guidelines and how they are set to empower patients: bit.ly/4pHnjxV
(2/2)
Learn more about the changes to the guidelines and how they are set to empower patients: bit.ly/4pHnjxV
(2/2)
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
Congratulations, Darrel, for all the work you and the rest of the team poured into this important update to Canadian guidelines!
Proud to announce on World AIDS Day today that our 2025 update to Canadian guideline on HIV PrEP and PEP is now published in @cmaj.ca! The guideline include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making.
Learn more 👉 doi.org/10.1503/cmaj...
Learn more 👉 doi.org/10.1503/cmaj...
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Congratulations, Darrel, for all the work you and the rest of the team poured into this important update to Canadian guidelines!
Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference. It'll be taking place both virtually and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26-31 2026.
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference. It'll be taking place both virtually and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26-31 2026.
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
However you choose to spend #WorldAIDSDay this year, we at the CTN+ hope you take the chance to reflect on the community's past, present, and future.
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
November 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
However you choose to spend #WorldAIDSDay this year, we at the CTN+ hope you take the chance to reflect on the community's past, present, and future.
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
December 1st is also the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
December 1st is also the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
⚕️Defining Your Role In Ending AIDS
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
⚕️Defining Your Role In Ending AIDS
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Reposted by The CTN+ | Le Réseau+
In #Geneva? Join us on 1 Dec at HUG to mark #WorldAIDSDay!
IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski will speak at the panel “Genève se mobilise – Geneva rises for AIDS.”
The day includes free #HIV testing & an evening walk + interfaith ceremony.
IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski will speak at the panel “Genève se mobilise – Geneva rises for AIDS.”
The day includes free #HIV testing & an evening walk + interfaith ceremony.
Journée mondiale de lutte contre le SIDA
A l'occasion de la journée mondiale de lutte contre le VIH, 1er décembre 2025, les HUG en collaboration avec divers acteurs engagés dans la lutte contre le SIDA.
www.hug.ch
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In #Geneva? Join us on 1 Dec at HUG to mark #WorldAIDSDay!
IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski will speak at the panel “Genève se mobilise – Geneva rises for AIDS.”
The day includes free #HIV testing & an evening walk + interfaith ceremony.
IAS Executive Director Birgit Poniatowski will speak at the panel “Genève se mobilise – Geneva rises for AIDS.”
The day includes free #HIV testing & an evening walk + interfaith ceremony.
On Dec 1st itself, events dedicated to #WorldAIDSDay are being hosted across Canada. Let's spotlight them:
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Dec 1st itself, events dedicated to #WorldAIDSDay are being hosted across Canada. Let's spotlight them:
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
Reposted by The CTN+ | Le Réseau+
🗓️ Monday, Dec 1, 2025 @ 9 a.m. ET 🗓️
Join us for a powerful #WorldAIDSDay webinar, "An HIV Doc and an Advocate Reflect on World AIDS Day"
Register here: tinyurl.com/ycxcnc7a
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Join us for a powerful #WorldAIDSDay webinar, "An HIV Doc and an Advocate Reflect on World AIDS Day"
Register here: tinyurl.com/ycxcnc7a
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November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🗓️ Monday, Dec 1, 2025 @ 9 a.m. ET 🗓️
Join us for a powerful #WorldAIDSDay webinar, "An HIV Doc and an Advocate Reflect on World AIDS Day"
Register here: tinyurl.com/ycxcnc7a
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Join us for a powerful #WorldAIDSDay webinar, "An HIV Doc and an Advocate Reflect on World AIDS Day"
Register here: tinyurl.com/ycxcnc7a
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💃🕺 Based on the theme "Glitter Like the Night Sky", Nine Circles Community Health Centre is hosting a night of laughter and joy to support those living with HIV with their World AIDS Day Celestial Cabaret.
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
💃🕺 Based on the theme "Glitter Like the Night Sky", Nine Circles Community Health Centre is hosting a night of laughter and joy to support those living with HIV with their World AIDS Day Celestial Cabaret.
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
Reposted by The CTN+ | Le Réseau+
In 2025, sudden US funding cuts and reductions from key donors shocked the global AIDS response.
Today, we're releasing a new report showing how these disruptions unfolded & the resilience of communities and countries protecting progress.
Join live at 2pm CET: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...
Today, we're releasing a new report showing how these disruptions unfolded & the resilience of communities and countries protecting progress.
Join live at 2pm CET: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In 2025, sudden US funding cuts and reductions from key donors shocked the global AIDS response.
Today, we're releasing a new report showing how these disruptions unfolded & the resilience of communities and countries protecting progress.
Join live at 2pm CET: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...
Today, we're releasing a new report showing how these disruptions unfolded & the resilience of communities and countries protecting progress.
Join live at 2pm CET: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...
Based out of Brampton, Ontario?
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Based out of Brampton, Ontario?
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
🕯️This month, the PEERS Alliance is shining a light on HIV awareness, resilience, and community care across PEI with events like:
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🕯️This month, the PEERS Alliance is shining a light on HIV awareness, resilience, and community care across PEI with events like:
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
"Still With Us: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS" is an ongoing cross-disciplinary project being hosted in downtown Victoria, BC. It tells a story of loss, advocacy, and hope through archival materials, films, and visual art.
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Still With Us: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS" is an ongoing cross-disciplinary project being hosted in downtown Victoria, BC. It tells a story of loss, advocacy, and hope through archival materials, films, and visual art.
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Looking to connect with your on local community? We'll be highlighting upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events happening across Canada, so hopefully you can discover something in your own neighbourhood.
Are you hosting a World AIDS Day event? Tag us so that we can share it with our network!
Are you hosting a World AIDS Day event? Tag us so that we can share it with our network!
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Looking to connect with your on local community? We'll be highlighting upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events happening across Canada, so hopefully you can discover something in your own neighbourhood.
Are you hosting a World AIDS Day event? Tag us so that we can share it with our network!
Are you hosting a World AIDS Day event? Tag us so that we can share it with our network!
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration and reimbursement of #PatientPartners in research.
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration and reimbursement of #PatientPartners in research.
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Reposted by The CTN+ | Le Réseau+
Canada is part of a global effort to eliminate #HepatitisC by 2030. Unfortunately, the #COVID19 pandemic seriously set back those efforts.
Dr. Naveed Janjua and team compared hep C testing rates post 2020 with predictions based on pre-pandemic trends, and found they were much lower than expected.
Dr. Naveed Janjua and team compared hep C testing rates post 2020 with predictions based on pre-pandemic trends, and found they were much lower than expected.
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Canada is part of a global effort to eliminate #HepatitisC by 2030. Unfortunately, the #COVID19 pandemic seriously set back those efforts.
Dr. Naveed Janjua and team compared hep C testing rates post 2020 with predictions based on pre-pandemic trends, and found they were much lower than expected.
Dr. Naveed Janjua and team compared hep C testing rates post 2020 with predictions based on pre-pandemic trends, and found they were much lower than expected.
This week's the Patients' Voices Conference in Vancouver!
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This week's the Patients' Voices Conference in Vancouver!
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/