Public Health Agency of Canada

The Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada focuses on preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, slowing its progression, and improving the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. As a horizontal initiative, it leverages a collaborative approach by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, the Canadian Institutes… Read more of the article: Knowledge and Awarenes of HIV: key findings from the 2012 HIV/AIDS Attitudinal Tracking Survey

This article presents an epidemiological summary of the active TB disease cases reported from 2006 to 2016, with a focus on 2016. Treatment outcomes for cases diagnosed in 2015 are also presented.

Preventing the spread of extensively drug-resistant gonorrhea

What you need to know and what you can do to prevent Antimicrobial resistance in Gonococcal infections

In Canada, chlamydia is the most commonly reported STBBI.

Key findings related to stigma around HIV infection and discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS.

Research on how HIV and other STBBI’s affect youth in Canada. In particular the determinants of health as well as indiviual behaviours that influence youth vulnerability and resiliency against HIV and other STBBI’s are addressed.

Routine surveillance of HIV among pregnant mothers and infants in Canada.

Ongoing HIV transmission remains an issue of concern in Canada. The Agency estimates that 2,570 new infections (range between 1,940 and 3,200) occurred in Canada in 2014. This estimate is slightly lower than the estimate for 2011 (2,800; range between 2,100 and 3,500) (Table 1, Figure 1). The estimated incidence… Read more of the article: Summary: Estimates of HIV Incidence, Prevalence and Proportion Undiagnosed in Canada