In recognition of World AIDS Day, the IE Out & Allies Club organized a sexual health seminar to promote awareness of HIV and AIDS. It was our honor to host Dr. Daniel Cortez of Fundación Triángulo to talk to the IE community for the second straight year.

Dr. Cortez discussed HIV prevention methods, research on medications including PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), and the current related political situation in Spain. PrEP is now accessible to many LGBT+ communities around the world and it is covered by the public health systems of certain EU countries. It is however not yet officially available in Spain.

This year the seminar was streamed online for those who could not participate in person. The seminar was a great opportunity for students to update their knowledge on this topic and we are very grateful to Dr. Cortez for coming to speak with us.