Community News Brighton Sauna trial new HIV testing vending machine Brighton Sauna is the first venue in Brighton and Hove to trial new HIV testing digital vending machine. Through the Department of Health HIV Prevention Innovation Fund (2016-17), The Martin Fisher Foundation have established a unique team of vending machine manufacturers, designers, clinicians and By Besi • 3 min read
Health PrEP17 – The coming of age of PrEP – film screening tomorrow, (July 6) In 2015, film maker Nicholas Feustel made a documentary film about the England PROUD PrEP trial. The documentary was shown at community events across the UK, and formed the focus for PrEPster’s Pushing for PrEP community education events. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South BRIGHTON FESTIVAL PREVIEW: HIV experts to discuss Brighton’s ‘Fast Track City’ status Experts in HIV will attend a special Brighton Festival event hosted by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), in association with the Martin Fisher Foundation, to discuss the city’s United Nations ‘Fast Track City’ status. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News How to take an HIV test in Brighton & Hove It is important in the fight to achieve ZERO HIV in Brighton & Hove by 2030 that people take a regular HIV test. The Martin Fisher Foundation’s vision is to accelerate TOWARDS ZERO HIV stigma, ZERO new HIV infections and ZERO deaths from HIV in Brighton & Hove, and the Foundation are currently worki By Besi • 2 min read
Health City to join initiative to hasten the elimination of HIV/AIDS in Brighton & Hove by 2030 Brighton is set to become the first UK city to sign up to “Fast Track City” status. Status is approved by the international committee International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC), United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat By Besi • 3 min read
In The South LETTER TO EDITOR: From the Convenor of the Green Party This year is the 29th World Aids Day. Today, I am proud to stand with campaigners and local HIV organisations at the candlelit vigil. I am reminded of those who we have lost to Aids, including dear friends of mine. As in years gone by, we must mourn the dead and fight for the living. By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Sauna supports new HIV testing campaign Over the last twelve months, the Brighton Sauna opposite the Royal Pavilion in central Brighton has been working closely with the Claude Nicol Centre and The Martin Fisher Foundation on sexual health initiatives in Brighton & Hove. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Martin Fisher Foundation update Towards Zero HIV in Brighton & Hove: the Martin Fisher Foundation working strategically with local partners. The Martin Fisher Foundation was set up in Brighton & Hove to take forward the work of Professor Martin Fisher. By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Join Martin Fisher Foundation for an afternoon at Zippo’s Circus Save the date in your diary for a Zippo’s Circus fundraiser for the Martin Fisher Foundation (MFF) on Sunday, September 4. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘TOWARDS ZERO HIV’ – Martin Fisher Foundation to march at Brighton Pride Have you always wanted to march on the Brighton Pride parade, but never had the opportunity? Join the Martin Fisher Foundation (MFF) on the Pride Parade on August 6 and march with conviction TOWARDS ZERO HIV. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts MARTIN FISHER FOUNDATION: Tonight – Pre-Pride free film and discussion Join the Martin Fisher Foundation at the Purple Playhouse Theatre in Hove, for a showing of Nicholas Feustel’s short film of the PROUD PrEP trial followed by a discussion with a panel of PrEP experts. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Martin Fisher Foundation launched at Brighton Dome Cllr Warren Morgan, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, welcomed delegates from all over the globe to launch the Martin Fisher Foundation at the Brighton Dome yesterday, September 14 and committed the city to achieving ZERO deaths from HIV. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
