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GMFA launches nationwide scheme to alert gay men at risk of STIs

London, 9 March 2011 – A major UK-wide scheme to notify partners of gay men diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is to be piloted from this April. The Sexual Health Messaging Service is developed by GMFA, the gay men’s health charity, in collaboration with seven GU clinics, and the gay dating websites Fitlads, Gaydar, … Continue reading »

GMFA tackles racism on the gay scene

London, 25 February 2011 – As a Black lesbian, Phyll Opoku did not always find the gay scene welcoming. “Many, many years back, when I first came out, I went to this club and I thought ‘wow, this is great!’ The women all dancing with each other… hoping that someone would just ask me to … Continue reading »

Thousands of HIV-positive people have undiagnosed Hepatitis C

London, 17 February 2011 – 13,000 people who are living with HIV in the UK may also have Hepatitis C but not realise it, according to a new report published in the Journal of Viral Hepatitis.  That represents nearly 70% of the total estimate of people with HIV and Hepatitis C in the UK. The … Continue reading »

How the gay community can act to tackle HIV

Count Me In: World AIDS Day, 1 December 2010 Summary Despite progress in recent years, gay men in the UK continue to become infected with HIV. GMFA remains committed to tackling the spread of the virus and this paper outlines how we all, as gay men and as part of the gay community, can re-commit … Continue reading »

Gay community says “Count Me In” to new GMFA HIV-prevention campaign

London, 12 November 2010 – Representatives from across the gay community, including the gay media, organisations, venue owners and well known individuals, have pledged their support for GMFA’s new HIV-prevention campaign, “Count Me In”, which launched last Friday. With the message “Together we can stop the spread of HIV”, the campaign is encouraging everyone who … Continue reading »

Upgrade Your Life (health promotion booklet)

Do you want to improve your health but are not sure where to start? Maybe you want to eat better, drink less, or rethink your friendships or relationships? Maybe you feel like you need more control over your sex life, or you want to improve your sexual safety?  ‘Upgrade Your Life’ is one of a … Continue reading »

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