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HIV i-Base @HIViBase

Treatment activist organisation founded in 2000, working in the UK and internationally to improve quality of care for people living with HIV. Also on Bluesky.

Joined April 2014
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HIV i-Base retweeted
HIV i-Base@HIViBase
Jun 4
#Chemsex data, service needs and how health workers can help: i-base.info/htb/54000 Rough estimates say 30% of GBMSM trans people have used chemsex. Are support services meeting their needs? #BHIVABASHH26 #HIV #HIVpositive #PLWH #SexualHealth #HarmReduction @BritishHIVAssoc
Colourful i-Base graphic. Main text reads: 25% of chemsex admissions are people living with HIV – and half have stopped ART. How can we tackle this ‘hidden crisis’? At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. In the bottom right corner, text reads, BHIVA BASHH Spring Conference. The colours used in the image are teal, light and dark blue, pale grey-blue, light turquoise, plum, pink and white.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. Main text reads: 25% of chemsex admissions are people living with HIV – and half have stopped ART. How can we tackle this ‘hidden crisis’? At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. In the bottom right corner, text reads, BHIVA BASHH Spring Conference. The colours used in the image are teal, light and dark blue, pale grey-blue, light turquoise, plum, pink and white.
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HIV i-Base retweeted
Michael
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Jun 5
Today is HIV Long-Term Survivors Day. June 5 was chosen because it was the date of the CDC publication that reported the first five cases of PCP in young gay men. The article appeared inside the publication, not on the cover as shown in the images. It would have been too controversial to lead with a story about gay men. I worked with the article’s author, Dr. Michael Gottlieb, where he talked about these five guys like they were real people—not just statistics. I remember him saying that one looked like Billy Idol, wearing a leather motorcycle jacket and hair bleached into a big white pompador. Another raised big tropical birds, like macaws and cockatoos. This is the legacy of us long-term survivors: we are the witness to a global pandemic, when we were afraid because there was no known cause, no treatment, and no way to test for it. It appeard in one person, and then another. They got sick, then died horrific deaths. We were witness to the spead of HIV, the slow advancements in identifying the cause, creating a test, and the first failed attempts at controlling it. We volunteered as guinea pigs for these failed drugs, because there were no other options. We also bring something absent from the statistics and the test tubes. We remember the humanity. These are not just memories of our friends gasping for air with fear on their dark, sunken faces. We still recite their poetry, we still laugh at their biting wit, we remember them on the dance floor, gracefully leaping into the air. There are no rules on who can claim to be a long-term survivor, but here are a few that people have used: 1 Those who have been living with HIV for ten or more years 2 Those who were positive before effective ARVs became available in their country 3 Lifetime survivors—those born HIV 4 And our negative allies whose hearts bear the scars of caring for their friends and lovers who were living with AIDS To all of you—this is your day ❤️
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🚨URGENT Looking for #PracticeNurses in #Sheffield, #Bristol, #Brighton to take part in 1.5 hr online focus group discussions about care of older people living with #HIV in general practice. We offer reimbursement (£70.50). Link for info & to register forms.cloud.microsoft/e/hY7b…

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HIV i-Base@HIViBase
May 26
First reports from the @BritishHIVAssoc/@BASHH_UK Joint Conference 2026: i-base.info/htb/53878 On #neurodivergence and #adherence, #PrEP interactions, #doxyPEP and the latest data on engagement with #SexualHealthClinics. #BHIVABASHH26 #HIV #HIVprevention #Autism #ADHD
Colourful i-Base graphic. Text reads: BHIVA and BASHH. 6th Joint Conference. 27th to 29th April, Liverpool. First reports: neurodivergence, PrEP interactions, doxyPEP and more. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. In the top right corner are the logos for BHIVA, British HIV Association, and BASHH, British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. The colours used in the image are teal, light and dark blue, pale grey-blue, plum, pink and white.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. Text reads: BHIVA and BASHH. 6th Joint Conference. 27th to 29th April, Liverpool. First reports: neurodivergence, PrEP interactions, doxyPEP and more. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. In the top right corner are the logos for BHIVA, British HIV Association, and BASHH, British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. The colours used in the image are teal, light and dark blue, pale grey-blue, plum, pink and white.
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HIV i-Base@HIViBase
May 21
New study predicts that #PrEP efficacy in men is driven by drug levels in immune cells: i-base.info/htb/53928 This matches earlier results in women and disproves the idea that drug levels in genital tissue are the key to protection. #HIV #HIVprevention #PrEPforWomen
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: New study supports on-demand PrEP dosing for women. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are two shades of teal, orange, peach, light blue, chartreuse, khaki green, maroon, brown, light turquoise, turquoise, dark green, mustard and white.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: New study supports on-demand PrEP dosing for women. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are two shades of teal, orange, peach, light blue, chartreuse, khaki green, maroon, brown, light turquoise, turquoise, dark green, mustard and white.
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HIV i-Base@HIViBase
May 19
Report on England’s #HIV Action Plan: i-base.info/htb/53945 England is on target to meet the 2030 goal on preventable deaths but not for diagnoses. The plan also misses some #UNAIDS key populations. #HIVtargets #HIVtesting #HIVcare #HIVprevention #HIVstigma #SexWorkers
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: England on track for reducing HIV-related deaths but missing targets for reducing new diagnoses. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are two shades of light blue, orange, peach, grey-blue, chartreuse, khaki green, dark red, brown, light turquoise, turquoise, dark green, mustard and white.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: England on track for reducing HIV-related deaths but missing targets for reducing new diagnoses. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are two shades of light blue, orange, peach, grey-blue, chartreuse, khaki green, dark red, brown, light turquoise, turquoise, dark green, mustard and white.
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HIV i-Base@HIViBase
Mar 31
We offer solidarity with our trans followers on #TransgenderDayOfVisibility as we revisit last year's @TheLancetHIV article: #Transgender people accessing #hormones are more likely to stay #undetectable and less likely to become #HIVpositive. i-base.info/htb/50802 #GAHT #HIV
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: Why transgender healthcare is essential for HIV prevention and treatment. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. Behind this is the trans flag. A banner on the right reads, Transgender Day of Visibility. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are various shades of blue and pink, white, turquoise and purple.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: Why transgender healthcare is essential for HIV prevention and treatment. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. Behind this is the trans flag. A banner on the right reads, Transgender Day of Visibility. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are various shades of blue and pink, white, turquoise and purple.
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HIV i-Base retweeted
Action for Global Health@AFGHnetwork
Mar 23
We set out what the UK must do next on #GlobalHealth in a full-page feature in @ObserverUK. Three practical steps. Real-world impact. 🔗 observer.co.uk/news/health/a…
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HIV i-Base@HIViBase
Mar 26
Pritelivir active against drug-resistant #herpes in phase 3 PRIOH-1 study: i-base.info/htb/53453 @US_FDA has given #pritelivir Breakthrough Indication designation, with submission of a New Drug Indication expected by the end of March. #CROI2026 #HIV #HerpesAwareness #HSV
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: First new HSV drug class in years will be submitted for FDA approval this quarter. In the top left is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. CROI 2026, is in the top right corner with CROI’s logo, a colourful illustration of the HIV virus. At the bottom, text reads, Denver, Colorado. February 22nd to 25th. Large colourful virus illustrations are faintly seen in the background of the image. The colours used in the image are pale blue, pale green, orange, dark blue, purple, turquoise, yellow, white, pink, green and black.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: First new HSV drug class in years will be submitted for FDA approval this quarter. In the top left is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. CROI 2026, is in the top right corner with CROI’s logo, a colourful illustration of the HIV virus. At the bottom, text reads, Denver, Colorado. February 22nd to 25th. Large colourful virus illustrations are faintly seen in the background of the image. The colours used in the image are pale blue, pale green, orange, dark blue, purple, turquoise, yellow, white, pink, green and black.

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Pritelivir active against drug-resistant #herpes in phase 3 PRIOH-1 study: i-base.info/htb/53453 @US_FDA has given #pritelivir Breakthrough Indication designation, with submission of a New Drug Indication expected by the end of March. #CROI2026 #HIV #HerpesAwareness #HSV
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: First new HSV drug class in years will be submitted for FDA approval this quarter. In the top left is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. CROI 2026, is in the top right corner with CROI’s logo, a colourful illustration of the HIV virus. At the bottom, text reads, Denver, Colorado. February 22nd to 25th. Large colourful virus illustrations are faintly seen in the background of the image. The colours used in the image are pale blue, pale green, orange, dark blue, purple, turquoise, yellow, white, pink, green and black.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: First new HSV drug class in years will be submitted for FDA approval this quarter. In the top left is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. CROI 2026, is in the top right corner with CROI’s logo, a colourful illustration of the HIV virus. At the bottom, text reads, Denver, Colorado. February 22nd to 25th. Large colourful virus illustrations are faintly seen in the background of the image. The colours used in the image are pale blue, pale green, orange, dark blue, purple, turquoise, yellow, white, pink, green and black.

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HIV i-Base@HIViBase
Mar 20
Two cases of severe #hyperglycemia with injectable CAB/RPV-LA: i-base.info/htb/53413 Though not listed as an adverse event, paper authors advise that anyone with a high BMI or even mildly increased #glycemia may need close monitoring. #HIV #HIVtreatment #Cabenuva #Diabetes
Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: Cabotegravir and rilpivirine: why monitoring glucose and other prediabetes symptoms is important with this ART. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are two shades of dark turquoise, dark purple, light blue, pink, gold, turquoise, orange, dark green, mustard and white.

ALT Colourful i-Base graphic. The main text reads: Cabotegravir and rilpivirine: why monitoring glucose and other prediabetes symptoms is important with this ART. At the top is i-Base’s website address: I hyphen base dot info. A smaller rectangle in the bottom right, reads: HIV news. 2026. There are various dotted patterns. The colours used in the image are two shades of dark turquoise, dark purple, light blue, pink, gold, turquoise, orange, dark green, mustard and white.
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HIV i-Base retweeted
JustRight Ghana@JustRightGhana
Mar 20
Today is the International Day of Happiness. But how do you celebrate happiness when Parliament wants to imprison you for who you love? How do you celebrate happiness when identifying as LGBTQ in Ghana could cost you 3 years of your life? Drop the Bill. Let us ALL be happy.
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Update on the Anti-homosexuality act Appeal Hearing The Supreme Court of Uganda has scheduled the hearing of the appeal challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 for 31 March 2026 at 10:00 a.m., according to official court directions issued by the Registrar. While the outcome remains in the hands of the Court, the hearing is a reminder that efforts toward justice for the LGBTQ community continue.
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