Taking PrEP in today’s fast-moving world has become more relevant than ever, as modern relationships and sexual lifestyles continue to evolve. Many people may have heard the term from friends in the LGBTQ+ community or seen it mentioned in health media, but still aren’t sure what it really means, whether it’s truly necessary, or how
Tag Archives: HIV prevention
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Sep
Sep
Lenacapavir Injection represents a turning point in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. For more than 40 years, the world has battled this epidemic, and while medical advances have transformed HIV from a near-fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition, prevention remains a critical challenge. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) has proven highly effective, yet access
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Sep
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HIV remains a pressing issue that requires continuous attention, especially among young people, a group full of energy, dreams, and curiosity. Data from many countries, including Thailand, clearly show that the rate of new HIV infections continues to appear among adolescents and youth. For this reason, the Youth-Use Activity was created as a space not
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Jun
Jun
Every year on July 1st, Thailand observes an important health awareness day that many people may not yet be familiar with — Voluntary Counseling and Testing Day (VCT Day). This national campaign aims to raise public awareness about the importance of knowing one’s HIV status, whether through clinic-based testing or self-testing at home. For the
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On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved Yeztugo®—the brand name for lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences—as the world’s first and only biannual injectable PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV prevention. This marks a major milestone in medical advancement that has drawn global attention. The approval is based on international clinical
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Feb
Feb
In recent years, medical innovations have advanced rapidly, especially in the prevention of HIV infection. One of the latest breakthroughs is Injectable PrEP, or Cabotegravir Long-Acting (CAB-LA), a new, convenient, and highly effective option for HIV prevention. Currently, Injectable PrEP has been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Food and Drug
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In today’s era, where knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) has significantly advanced, understanding HIV testing, prevention, and treatment is essential for everyone. Thanks to the support from Thailand’s National Health Security Office (NHSO), citizens can access free HIV testing, free Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication, and free treatment for those diagnosed with HIV. Through the
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Dec
Dec
In the present era, where the spread of HIV remains one of the major challenges for public health systems worldwide, preventing and reducing the number of new infections is a critically important goal. For Thailand, efforts to enhance healthcare services and lower the rate of HIV transmission have taken a significant step forward. The National
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Nov
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Today, HIV prevention is considered highly important, especially for men who have sex with men, who are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. To make prevention more effective and accessible, the SimpPrEP Research Project was initiated. This project aims to explore more convenient and efficient methods of using PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to ensure that
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Nov
Nov
In the digital age, where technology plays an increasing role in our daily lives, online dating apps have become a primary way for people to meet and build relationships. However, they also carry risks and health impacts that we should be aware of and understand, especially when linked to drug use behaviors in the context