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Visit of MEP Marc Angel to BCN Checkpoint
Visit of MEP Marc Angel to BCN Checkpoint to learn about our community-based model of HIV prevention and care. The meeting is part of the preparations for the HIV Prevention Alliance gathering at the European Parliament, which aims to define the challenges to achieving the 2030 goal of reducing new HIV diagnoses by 90%.
BDN Comunicació: Lenacapavir (Yeytuo®), a new tool for HIV prevention
Interview by BDN Comunicació with Dr. Àngel Rivero about lenacapavir (Yeytuo®), the new highly effective biannual injection to prevent HIV.
Plurals i Singulars on Radio 4: Lenacapavir, the new 6-month injectable PrEP
Interview on Radio 4 with Àngel Rivero from BCN Checkpoint about Lenacapavir, the new injectable PrEP that protects against HIV for 6 months, improving adherence and comfort compared to oral pills.
New HIV infections detected on PrEP waiting lists
BCN Checkpoint warns that people on waiting lists to start PrEP are becoming infected with HIV. The community center calls for urgent measures to ensure immediate and universal access to this preventive tool.
Construction begins on the new BCN Checkpoint: a pioneering LGTBIQ+ sexual health centre in Europe
Construction begins on the new BCN Checkpoint, set to become Europe’s largest community centre specialising in sexual health for gay, bisexual, other MSM, and trans people. The new facility will expand services, reduce waiting lists for PrEP, and offer comprehensive, community-focused, stigma-free care.
5th Internal Conference of Projecte dels NOMS-Hispanosida: Commitment, reflection, and a shared future
On June 11, 2025, BCN Checkpoint brought together professionals and volunteers to review results, address challenges such as the waiting lists to access PrEP, and strengthen care for vulnerable groups. The event highlighted the importance of inclusive sexual health services, with key partnerships and specific training for the care of trans* and non-binary individuals. The gathering reaffirmed the commitment to equality, HIV prevention, and quality of care.
32nd edition of the International AIDS Memorial – “Remember the past to face the future”
The city of Barcelona has hosted, under the motto “Remember the past to face the future”, the 32nd edition of the International AIDS Memorial, organized by Projecte dels NOMS with the support of Checkpoint.
El Memorial Internacional del Sida pide un último esfuerzo para vencer definitivamente la enfermedad
“Memoria y persistencia”, lema de la 29ª edición del principal acto de recuerdo y compromiso que la ONG Projecte dels NOMS organiza en Barcelona.
La XVIII Jornada para personas con VIH/sida recupera la presencialidad, coincidiendo con los cuarenta años del diagnóstico de los primeros casos
Tras una edición realizada exclusivamente en formato virtual, la Jornada de Promoción de la Salud y Calidad de Vida para Personas con VIH/sida ha regresado de forma presencial al auditorio de CaixaForum de Barcelona, aunque también ha podido seguirse por streaming.
