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Future of HIV care at The Alfred takes shape

6 May 2024

The legacy of almost three decades of HIV care at Fairfield House is set to live on, with the upcoming opening of the new Fairfield Centre at The Alfred.

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infectious diseases

patients

Courage, Community and the Quest for Cure: A Modern HIV Story

29 November 2023

While World AIDS Day (1 December) is an opportunity to both reflect on the legacy of those who have sadly passed from AIDS-related illnesses, and celebrate the courage and humanity of people living with HIV, our dedicated clinicians and researchers maintain their admiration of this community all year-round.

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infectious diseases

research & innovation

“There’s a lot of hope”: Courage and community drive latest efforts in HIV cure research

11 October 2023

The first of two HIV cure research trials has concluded at The Alfred, as researchers continue their search for new ways to improve treatment of the disease.

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infectious diseases

research & innovation

Refreshed hopes for HIV cure

1 December 2021

A cure to HIV could be a step closer thanks to two long awaited trials recruiting at The Alfred.

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research & innovation

Help us build the future of HIV care

10 August 2021

The HIV community have identified ageing, long-term impacts of treatment, access to medication, mental health and stigma as their main health priorities for future care.

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Starting a conversation on the future of HIV care

3 March 2021

Alfred Health wants to hear from Victoria’s HIV community to help guide the future of HIV care.

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patients

Removing HIV as a barrier to organ transplantation

1 December 2020

Researchers at The Alfred are hoping to break down the barriers people living with HIV encounter when it comes to undergoing solid organ transplantation.

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organ donation

research & innovation

Ending the stigma this World AIDS Day

29 November 2019

Alfred Health Infectious Diseases Physician, Edwina Wright, says HIV-related stigma is a leading reason why people don't get tested for HIV and don't access healthcare.

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STI rise not linked with condom use among men using PrEP

10 April 2019

Sexual health experts are reinforcing the importance of frequent testing as new research highlights a significant increase in STIs among gay and bisexual men using HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

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sti

New research aims to unearth ‘hidden’ HIV

30 November 2018

Researchers have identified a way to unearth 'hidden' HIV cells, which will provide vital information towards finding a cure for the disease.

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research & innovation