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New evidence review identifies the most effective ways to increase vaccine uptake
A comprehensive new review led by researchers from the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Evaluation and Behavioural Science at the University of Bristol, in collaboration with the HPRU...
New GP approach aims to boost HIV testing and prevention
A new initiative could transform how HIV is diagnosed and prevented in UK general practice, according to a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded study published in...
Launch of website for families and professionals about the HPV vaccine
A website to help teenagers and parents find out about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in schools is now available. The HPV Inform website will contribute to overcoming HPV vaccine...
World AIDS Day 2025: Community-led innovation and policy action in the fight against HIV
December 1st is World AIDS Day. Our latest research highlights how community-driven initiatives and policy innovation are reshaping the fight against HIV - while global funding cuts threaten...
New clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use and drug-related deaths
A major new clinical trial has been launched aimed at reducing the use of street-sourced benzodiazepines among people receiving treatment for opioid dependency. The research is being led by the...