Overcoming barriers to PrEP: Program models using diverse settings and providers

PrEP program models that can decentralize delivery and overcome barriers to access.

By Camille Arkell

From the front lines: PrEP program models

We speak to service providers from Saskatchewan, Quebec and British Columbia about programs that are making PrEP more accessible in their communities.

Can you get hepatitis C by having sex? The sexual transmission of hepatitis C among gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men

How is hepatitis C passed sexually and what strategies can be used to reduce the likelihood of sexual transmission?

By Rivka Kushner

Hepatitis C treatment in harm reduction programs for people who use drugs

This evidence review looks at integrating hepatitis C treatment into harm reduction programs and focuses on treatment outcomes, including adherence, cure and acceptability.

By Amanda Giacomazzo and Laurel Challacombe

Hepatitis C resources for immigrants and newcomers and for service providers who work with them

Client and service provider resources on hepatitis C in Canadian immigrants and newcomers.

By Fozia Tanveer

Is self-collection of testing samples an effective strategy for sexually transmitted infection testing?

A systematic review examining the impact of the self-collection of samples on STI testing outcomes.

By Erica Lee

Research Update: Rapid HIV test now approved for use by lay providers

Health Canada has approved the expanded use of the INSTI point-of-care HIV test. It can now be administered by a wider variety of testers in more settings.

Research Update: Canadian iOAT clinical guideline and operational guidance published

Health Canada has approved injectable opioid agonist treatment (iOAT) for opioid use disorder and a national iOAT prescribing guideline is available.

Programming Connection: Programs and resources

Read about selected Canadian programs that use novel approaches to improve access to HIV and hepatitis C prevention, testing, treatment, care and support.

In case you missed it…

A selection of valuable resources published over the past six months.

Prevention resources

A selection of prevention resources you can order from CATIE’s Ordering Centre.

Fast Facts: Sexually transmitted infections in Canada in 2017 and 2018

What are the latest reported rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in Canada?