In 2020, HIV self-tests (HIVST) were licensed for use in Canada. HIVST kits allow users to test themselves for HIV using a drop of blood, with results provided in minutes. The test does not require a healthcare professional and can be done where and when someone wants, making it easier for people to learn their HIV status.
In 2022, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provided a short-term financial investment in community-based HIVST distribution across the country. Having previously led smaller HIVST distribution activities, Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) leveraged this increased investment to distribute tens of thousands of HIVST kits to 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities across Canada from 2022 to 2024.
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