Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC)’s Post

🩸 Correctional centres are widely recognised as having high rates of blood-borne viruses (BBVs), such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.   💊 Prisons provide an opportunity to test and treat people who are often marginalised and find it challenging to access health care once back in the community. Treating people for BBVs improves health outcomes for those living with a potentially life-long condition and helps curb the spread of infections in the wider community. Up next in our #HumanRightsWeek series... Find out what’s needed to reduce the spread of blood-borne viruses in correctional centres. #HumanRightsWeek #AllHumanAllEqual

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Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

Free Webinar on August 1: Combating HIV & HCV Co-Infection in Corrections - includes 1 hour of CE. Correctional facilities are often marked by a heightened prevalence of both HCV & HIV. This webinar will discuss how to diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases in a correctional setting. In addition, learn how to encourage collaboration between health care providers. correctional staff, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care upon release. https://lnkd.in/guyKhU4f

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