Entries by Vassili Skripkin

The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV Marks 10 Successful Years of Participation in European Testing Week!

The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV Marks 10 Successful Years of Participation in European Testing Week! Tallinn, [20.11-27.11.2023] The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV (EHPV) proudly celebrates its decade-long commitment to European Testing Week. As part of this extensive campaign, everyone interested is invited to undergo free HIV testing, available during […]

On November 23 at 14:00, don’t miss the lecture on HIV! Also, on November 24 at 19:00, we invite you to watch the film “And the Band Played On.”

On November 23 at 14:00, don’t miss the lecture on HIV! Get the latest information and ask your questions. Also, on November 24 at 19:00, we invite you to watch the film “And the Band Played On.” It emphasizes the importance of knowledge about HIV. In 1981, mysterious deaths among the gay community began in […]

European Testing Week 2023

Join us as part of the European Testing Week! We are excited to announce our Open Doors Days dedicated to  European Testing Week. Anyone can get free HIV testing kits and receive sexual health consultations. You can also get free condoms and lubricants. November 20-27 is European Testing Week! Come at any time! We are […]

Side Effects of HIV Medicines

HIV and Diabetes Last Reviewed: August 10, 2021 Key Points Diabetes is a disease that develops when levels of glucose in the blood (also called blood sugar) are too high. There are different types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. People with HIV are more likely to have type 2 diabetes than people without HIV. […]

World diabetes day 2023

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November 2023. 100 years ago, Frederick Banting and John Macleod won a Nobel Prize for discovering the treatment which has gone on to save millions of lives around the world – insulin. Since then, our scientists have made incredible breakthroughs – from helping people with type 1 to make […]

U.S. Aids Estonian Assistance Efforts for Ukrainian Refugees

The U.S. Embassy in Estonia announced today grant awards to three Estonian NGOs to help provide vital humanitarian assistance and services to Ukrainian refugees residing in Estonia, augmenting prior assistance provided via international organizations. The three awards total more than one million dollars in U.S. support and will supply crucial medical services for some of […]

ILGA-Europe conference

This year’s ILGA-Europe conference was held in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana from 25 to 28 October under the theme “Going Back to the Moment”. Representatives of Estonian communities, including the Estonian Network of PLHIV, joined the conference in order to define the sustainability of the ILGA-Europe movement in the discussion. Conference 2023 #Coming back […]

HIV statistics

As 09.2023, 145-HIV-infected persons have been diagnosed in Estonia. A total of 10 746 people have been diagnosed with HIV in Estonia over the years. More information: from the link

BalticHUB: A Journey of Discoveries – Study Visits to Vilnius and Oslo

BalticHUB: A Journey of Discoveries – Study Visits to Vilnius and Oslo In October, the Baltic HUB expanded its activities and conducted 2 study Visits. The BalticHUB study visits to Vilnius, Lithuania, and Oslo, Norway, have proven to be a remarkable journey of collaboration and learning. These visits were not just about exploring new horizons; […]