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Position Statements
Released as New Zealand AIDS Foundation in 2019
In 2019 the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (now Burnett Foundation Aotearoa) prepared five position statements to address its stances on these key elements of the local HIV response.
These position statements are informed by global research, local data and the success of other HIV response organisations around the world. These statements respond to the latest research as at the time of publishing and will be updated on an ongoing basis in light of new discoveries and policy changes.
Burnett Foundation Aotearoa is currently working on updating these positions to align more closely with recent evidence and policy changes both globally and in Aotearoa. Updates are expected in the coming months
NZAF position statements:
- Testing Position Statement - Updated May 2019
- Early Treatment Position Statement - Updated May 2019
- Supplement - National HIV and AIDS Forum Consensus statement on comprehensive HIV prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Supplement - National HIV and AIDS Forum Position Statement on U=U
Burnett Foundation Aotearoa position statements:
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Position Statement - Updated 2024
- Condoms Position Statement - Updated 2024
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) Position Statement - Updated 2024
