Fighting HIV, Saving Lives, Since 1985
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Picture, Image, HIV, AIDS, T Cells
Herbie, our Microbe on the Move
In 2024, AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS):
  • removed 433,962 used needles for safe disposal and distributed 412,068 new needles through the Queen City Needle Exchange.​ – Return rate was 105.3%
  • 1,638 used needles removed from the community and safely disposed of after being reported on reportneedles.ca by community members.
  • distributed 21,556 free condoms. ​
  • 6,498 harm reduction conversations with Needle Exchange clients regarding safer drug use practice, sexual health, and addictions counselling including referrals to treatment.
  • provided client support to 160 HIV+ clients.
  • presented education on HIV, HCV and STIs to 2,710 people ​in person and online.
  • social media information reached 3,565 followers.
  • website had 4,749 views.
  • trained 911 people in Naloxone and replaced 493 kits that were used in an overdose (distributed a total of 2,140 kits).
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To report a needle for pick up, please visit our web app: www.reportneedles.ca
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