Doctors decry ‘stigmatising’ social media posts by federal police
The text and graphics used in the AFP campaign perpetuate stereotypes of drug users and are not evidence based, they say
Peak bloodborne virus and sexual health advocacy groups have urged the Australian Federal Police to remove a “stigmatising” social media campaign focusing on illicit drug use.
The coalition, led by Hepatitis Australia, says the “appalling” Facebook posts by the police contain incorrect information and undermine communicable disease elimination efforts endorsed by Australia’s health ministers.
