Société canadienne du sida
U = U (Undetectable Equals Untransmittable) Not since the introduction of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in 1996 has there been as significant a milestone as U=U (Undetectable Equals Untransmittable). Ever since Swiss HIV experts produced the first-ever consensus statement in 2008 to say that HIV-positive individuals on effective antiretroviral therapy are sexually non-infectious, CAS has been noting… Read More »
Strengthening the Future of the HIV/AIDS Movement in Canada Download the plan or continue to read below. Table of Contents Introduction The Changing Landscape for HIV and co-infectious STBBIs Vision for the Canadian AIDS Society Priority Areas for 2016-2021 Priority 1: Advocacy Priority 2: Awareness and Behavioural Change Priority 3: Sector Capacity Building Looking Forward… Read More »
Holistic Approach Good health encompasses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being, not merely the absence of disease. This state of well-being is an important dimension of the quality of life and a major resource for the social, economic and personal development of individuals. The guarantees of human rights and personal safety are critical to the… Read More »
The Canadian AIDS Society and all member organizations agree to abide by the following principles: Empowerment People living with HIV/AIDS can achieve their aims by ensuring that they are directly involved in the decisions that affect their lives, and in the organizations that serve their needs. Community Support Supporting those communities most affected by HIV/AIDS… Read More »
Context On February 14, 1998, the Canadian AIDS Society’s Board of Directors adopted a position statement on HIV/AIDS and the medical use of marijuana. The position statement is now being updated to reflect the developments of the last 6 years. Please refer to the Background Paper for information that supports the position. Position Statement On… Read More »
