Entries by Vassili Skripkin

Happy International Women’s Day!

Dear women, today is your day! Me wish you lots of love, happiness, and smiles every day. May you always be a source of strength and beauty, just as you are every day. Thank you, because of you our world is warmer, more beautiful, and full of inspiration. May your paths always be adorned with […]

Zero Discrimination Day 2025

  We stand together Communities are essential to the sustainability of the HIV response and the broader global health efforts, and they remain steadfast committed to their mission: ensuring that all people living with and affected by HIV are treated with dignity and respect. However, for more than 40 years, communities have faced adversity—stigma, discrimination, […]

Happy independence day

The 107 years of Estonia’s independence is an important milestone in the history of the country. Over the decades, Estonia has gone through many changes, overcoming challenges and strengthening its identity on the world stage. Since declaring independence on February 24, 1918, Estonia has undergone many changes, surviving wars, the Soviet period, and the restoration […]

The Wellbeing of Key and Vulnerable Populations among International Refugees and Migrants in Estonia

The Wellbeing of Key and Vulnerable Populations among International Refugees and Migrants in Estonia A Practical Roundtable On February 11, 2024, Tallinn hosted a significant roundtable discussion addressing the healthcare and social challenges faced by key and vulnerable populations (including people living with HIV and other social diseases) among international refugees and migrants in Estonia. […]

Starting from December 1, 2024, our services are available to the residents of Pärnu and its surroundings.

Starting from December 1, 2024, our services are available to the residents of Pärnu and its surroundings. In Pärnu, you can book consultations with the following specialists: Peer consultant on issues for Ukrainian refugees Social worker Psychologist Informational consultations and support in solving various administrative issues: (Obtaining documents,  registering a place of residence, registration with […]

Educational Trainings on Chemsex and PrEP in Estonia оrganized by the Estonian Network of People Living with HIV

Educational Trainings on Chemsex and PrEP in Estonia оrganized by the Estonian Network of People Living with HIV From December 5 to 7, trainings on chemsex and pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis (PrEP) were held in Tallinn, Narva, and Jõhvi. The invited expert from Germany, Dr. Gennadii Ustinov, provided participants with up-to-date information on reducing risks associated […]

HIV statistics 2024

As 10.2024, 118-HIV-infected persons have been diagnosed in Estonia. A total of 10 902 people have been diagnosed with HIV in Estonia over the years. More information: from the link

World AIDS Day

We are all going through difficult times December 1 – World AIDS Day was first proclaimed by WHO since 1988 and since that time we have achieved a lot, but the most important thing is that modern medicine have already allowed HIV infection to move from the category of fatal to the category of chronic […]

European Testing Week

European Testing Week From November 18 to 25, Estonia will host European Testing Week — an important event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, tuberculosis. Early diagnosis allows for timely treatment and reduces the risk of transmitting the viruses to others. Throughout the week, events will […]