B.C. TO SEEK AND TREAT MOST VULNERABLE HIV PATIENTS
VANCOUVER A unique pilot program will get underway shrotly in Vancouver’s Eastside and Prince George to seek and treat vulnerable populations who are either undiagnosed or untreated for HIV.

The four-year, $48-million pilot called Seek and Treat is the first of its kind in Canada and believed to be the first internationally. It will expand access to HIV/AIDS medications among hard-to-reach populations, including sex trade workers, injection drug users and men who have sex with men. By reaching and engaging more British Columbians living with HIV/AIDS in Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART), not only will better care be provided but the treatmet will also significantly reduce or eliminate the virus’ ability to spread.
MHS Media Release

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