The New Zealand
Herpes Foundation
In 1994 The Auckland Herpes Support Group, with the help of health and medical professionals, established the New Zealand Herpes Foundation (NZHF) in response to the need to provide accurate, up-to-date information, support, and understanding to people diagnosed with genital herpes.
NZHF is a registered charity led by a Board of Trustees including medical professionals and a consumer representative. The Sexually Transmitted Infections Education Foundation (STIEF) provides project management support.
In 2007, NZHF was left with a bequest dedicated to education and destigmatising herpes. It's through this, and donations, that we can create impactful campaigns and education projects to improve the lives of those affected by herpes simplex virus.
Our objectives
To provide up-to-date information and non-judgemental support to people with genital herpes.
To provide health and medical professionals with educational material that will assist with the diagnosis, treatment and management of genital herpes.
To provide public education about the prevalence, transmission and management of genital herpes, thereby reducing the stigma and fear associated with this common infection.
We make impact by
Publishing consensus guidelines for medical management of genital herpes, alongside informative patient resources.