Medisch Contact: The crucial role of the GP in PrEP
According to Peter Leusink, H-TEAM member Jan van Bergen and others, the GP is an important link in the prevention of HIV transmissions with PrEP in men who have sex with men. The national [...]
Antony Oomen: “The end of HIV is not a fantasy, it’s a political choice”
On August 1st, the regulation on the distribution of HIV prevention pill PrEP commenced. “No reason to rejoice, according to Public Health Service employees, HIV and STI professionals and most of [...]
Nieuwsuur: Parliament adopts motion to start PrEP care at GGD
The House of Representatives of the Netherlands does not want to wait until summer to provide PrEP and has adopted a motion of D66 and GroenLinks so that current PrEP users can go to the Public [...]
Antony Oomen: “Minister, make PrEP available through health insurance”
“The Dutch government keeps postponing full PrEP coverage”, writes Antony Oomen of Soa Aids Netherlands and the H-TEAM. “Meanwhile, the Dutch HIV epidemic is unnecessary but [...]
NRC: Government starts trial with HIV prevention medication PrEP
The Dutch government is going to distribute PrEP, a medicine which reduces the risk of HIV infection, to men in a ‘high risk group’ for a period of five years. This was announced on Tuesday by [...]
Health Council recommendation: PrEP is an essential part of HIV prevention
On Tuesday March 27, 2018 the Health Council of the Netherlands issued an advice on the use of PrEP for HIV prevention. PrEP is intended for people who don’t have an HIV infection but are [...]
