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NZSHS publishes e-Bulletin - Edition 10

17 September 2021
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NZSHS publishes e-Bulletin

Our next e-Bulletin (September 2021) is now available. To be added to the mailing list to receive the e-Bulletin you need to be an NZSHS member. We have free and paid membership options available.

Guidelines for Gender Affirming Healthcare for Gender Diverse and Transgender Children, Young People and Adults in Aotearoa New Zealand

29 November 2018
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The Guidelines for gender affirming healthcare for gender diverse and transgender children, young people and adults in Aotearoa, New Zealand 2018 have been published by the Transgender Health Research Lab of the University of Waikato, and endorsed by the Australian and New Zealand Professional Association for Transgender Health, the New Zealand Sexual Health Society and the New Zealand Society of Endocrinology. Read the full guidelines here: Guidelines for Gender Affirming Healthcare for Gender Diverse and Transgender Children, Young People and Adults in Aotearoa NZ

Syphilis on the Rise in the South - Otago Daily Times

02 August 2018
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Syphilis rates are climbing in Otago and Southland as the country is swept by a resurgence of the disease - and a Dunedin specialist wants greater awareness of the condition. Otago Daily Times, Tues 31 July 2018.
Dunedin doctor Jill McIlraith wants people to be more aware of the dangers of syphilis

What is HIV? How big a deal is it?

19 November 2015
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New Zealand AIDS Foundation executive director Shaun Robinson worries that the media's outing of Sheen's up-til-now-secret diagnosis will only fuel the flames of bigotry.

Value for Money review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

20 October 2015
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The Ministry of Health commissioned KPMG, supported by the University of Otago, to undertake a time limited Value for Money (VfM) review of those Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services of New Zealand that are funded, or part funded by the Ministry and DHBs. pdf Value for Money review of Sexual and Reproductive Services (1.31 MB)

Half of GPs unaware of gay and bisexual men's sexuality

02 October 2015
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Only half of gay and bisexual men surveyed in New Zealand believed their general practitioner knew about their sexual orientation, according to new research led by the University of Auckland.

Calls to vaccinate men against HPV

30 July 2015
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Kiwi men are being urged to take note of a new study into the rates of the cancer-linked human papilloma virus (HPV) in men.

The study is reigniting debate over the Government's vaccine policy. Right now girls can be vaccinated against HPV for free, but not boys.

NEW SEXUAL HEALTH WEBSITE TO REACH AT-RISK NZ YOUTH

12 June 2015
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A new online resource of sexual health information has been launched to bring much-needed information and education to the New Zealand public, and in particular, at-risk youth. Designed with young people in mind, the JUST THE FACTS website aims to dispel myths and provide simple, up-to-date information about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and related issues to target those at most risk.

Syphilis in Pregnancy guidelines (Sep 2020)

01 September 2020
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NZSHS have released the Syphilis in Pregnancy guideline (v1 Sep 2020). The guideline provides evidence based and consensus recommendations for health professionals on the management of syphilis in pregnancy. The information in the guideline was current at the time of publication but is subject to change.

Please read the guideline in conjunction with any subsequent statements that will be published on this website.

Dame Catherine Healy Celebrates Investiture

15 October 2018
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Our congratulations to Dame Catherine Healy for well-deserved recognition for her work and commitment to gain better conditions and rights of sex workers.

Read the article here (NZ Herald online, 24 Sep 2018)

New resource launched by New Zealand Aids Foundation

17 May 2016
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New resource launched by New Zealand Aids Foundation

Why should I use condoms? is an educational resource for young men who have sex with men (MSM) that supports them in making positive and informed decisions to address their specific sexual health needs.

While this resource is built for educators, it has also been designed for other adults working to support the sexual health needs of young MSM.

Why should I use condoms? is a resource provided by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF), in partnership with Love Your Condom (LYC) – an HIV prevention programme run by NZAF that works specifically for MSM.

Young people need better access to sexual health care

19 November 2015
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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is today calling for change to improve access for young people in Australia and New Zealand to sexual and reproductive care.

37th Annual New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference

12 October 2015
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The 37^th Annual New Zealand Sexual Health Society conference is being held in Taupo from Thursday 15^th to Saturday 17^th October 2015. The conference is structured around the themes of equality, quality of care and accountability, reflecting the World Health Organisation’s 2014 position paper on sexual and reproductive health.

'Gender diverse' classification to be used in NZ

24 August 2015
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A new gender classification for people who don't see themselves as just male or female has been developed and New Zealand will be the first to adopt it.

"Gender diverse" will now join the "male" and "female" categories when Statistics New Zealand collects data on Kiwis' gender.

It will also be used by government organisations. But is still being decided how it will be implemented and used across information collection.

2015 NZ HIV Clinical Update Presentations

19 June 2015
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The 2015 New Zealand HIV Clinical Update was a great success marking three decades of action against HIV. This is the only national HIV clinical meeting in New Zealand and has been held annually for many years. Presentations from those speakers who gave their permission and love video recordings are available on the Presentations Page.

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