Solving public health inequities across Canada
We are a national implementation science group.
Our work tackles high rates of HIV, syphilis, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) in Canada through bold public health action and community-driven research.
Our mission:
Ensure equitable access to testing, care, and treatment for everyone — delivered in ways that meet them where they are.
Real life impacts
Our Programs
Our work spans multiple innovative programs.
From bringing new STBBI tests to market and leading a national HIV self-testing initiative using technology and community-led interventions, to deploying smart vending machines that provide free health and wellness supplies, and running a stigma-reduction campaign sharing the real stories of people living with HIV, we are driving meaningful change. Our work focuses on breaking down structural barriers and ensuring everyone has what they need to care for their health and wellbeing.
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Testimonials
"Dr. Rourke and REACH Nexus have done an amazing job in working with manufacturers to get critically necessary POC and self-testing options for HIV and syphilis licensed and available in low barrier ways for those most vulnerable and underserved in our country."
"The Ayaangwaamiziwin Centre, with its Indigenous-led, culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and community-focused health services, plays a vital role in reducing the spread of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities."
"Our Healthbox is a huge step forward in ensuring our community members have what they need to protect their health."
"The I’m Ready program is an innovative initiative developed by REACH Nexus that connects people across Canada to free HIV self-test kits, HIV health resources, peer support and telehealth services, and opportunities to contribute anonymously to HIV research."
"Building on decades of community care, the Our Healthbox program ensures consistent and accessible sexual and reproductive health tools for women."
The work of REACH Nexus is made possible because of OUR generous funders, donors AND PARTNERS
