“Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero deaths from AIDS-related illness. Zero discrimination” is the theme of World AIDS Day 2012 on 1 December. Life-saving antiretrovirals have reduced new HIV infections and deaths. The 2015 target of 15 million HIV-infected people on antiretroviral medicines worldwide looks more achievable now than ever before. World […]
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MedFASH celebrates 25 yrs
The Medical Foundation for HIV and Sexual Health is 25 yrs old (rebranded as MEDFASH). Established in 1987 by the BMA, as an independent foundation, with the aim of improving knowledge and understanding of HIV among health professionals it has grown and spread to encompass all aspects of sexual health. As part of this celebration […]
HPV, HIV & UK Sexual Health Awards
Australia Adopts Herd-Immunity Approach in Fight Against HPV On July 12, 2012, Australia took a stand to become the first country to provide coverage of the Gardasil® vaccine to boys between the ages of 12 and 13, through a National Immunization Program-sponsored school-based initiative. In her press release, the minister of health, Tanya Plibersek, stated […]
Sexual Abuse in Childhood
By coincidence, the publication of this season’s Journal occurred at the same time as the mushrooming revelations around Jimmy Savile’s abuse of many of his fans over many years. The press are currently talking about 50 or 60 people but he must have come into contact with thousands of vulnerable young, star-struck youngsters in his […]
Abortion Matters
The First centre to offer abortions in Ireland to open in Belfast. Marie Stopes International is set to open the ground-breaking clinic next week and, as to be expected, has polarised opinion. Women and sexual health providers welcome the move while there is the usual uproar from those against women’s choice. The clinic will only […]
The Journal – October Issue
Highlights from this issue include: The effects of childhood sexual abuse on women’s lives and their attitudes to cervical screening This commentary by Sarah Kelly is the and available free. Barriers to cervical screening in women who have experienced sexual abuse: an exploratory study This article by Cadman et al. explores the barriers that […]
FIAPAC and ESC Conference Reminders
There is still time to register for FIAPAC 2012 in Edinburgh – October 19th-20th – Unwanted Pregnancy: A fact of life ESC – Global Conference – Call for Papers The First global conference on contraception, reproductive and sexual health will be held in Copenhagen from 22-25th May 2013. The closing date […]
WHY ORGANISE SOMETHING FOR 28 SEPTEMBER?
International Day of Action for the Decriminalisation of Abortion The April 2012 advisory group meeting of the International Campaign for Women’s Right to Safe Abortion called on everyone who has endorsed the Campaign to celebrate 28 September – this year and every year. 1. Why 28 September? This day of action has its origin in […]
Sept 26th World Contraception Day
Your Future. Your Choice. Your Contraception. WCD 2012 focuses on empowering young people to think ahead and build contraception into their plans, in order to prevent an unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection (STI). World Contraception Day (WCD) takes place on September 26 every year. This annual worldwide campaign centres around a vision for […]
Sexual violence and sexual pleasure
Two articles from The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, July 2012 edition: Domestic Violence: a clinical guide for women’s healthcare providers by Amy Gottlieb and Female genital cosmetic surgery: how can clinicians act in women’s best interests by Lina Michala, Lih-Mei Liao and Sarah M Creighton Rape Axe In a controversial, but fascinating, story we hear […]