A study has found that giving HIV self-test kits to women when they visit healthcare facilities could increase HIV testing among couples and male partners.
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HIV and AIDS Still Largely Misunderstood: 7 Things People Still Don’t Understand
It’s 2017 but we still have a number of myths surrounding HIV/AIDS. Let’s burst a couple of them to better support those affected by the virus.
Continue readingAfraid of HIV Transmission? You Are Not Alone
Here’s a rundown of common fears about HIV exposure. The good news is that it’s almost impossible to be infected with HIV while just going about your day!
Continue readingDiarrhea is a Highly Troublesome but Ignored HIV Side Effect
HIV+ patients on ART medication have reported diarrhoea to be the number one side effect. This ’embarrassing’ side effect could affect ART uptake.
Continue readingLearn About the New WHO Guidance on HIV Self-Testing
The World Health Organization has released new guidelines on HIV self-testing in a bid to increase access to HIV testing as part of the fight to curb the virus.
Continue readingUncovering Undiagnosed HIV in Heterosexuals: Examining Behavioural Intervention
Researchers have come up with a new initiative is to test those who are HIV positive but are not aware of it and offer medical care in good time.
Continue readingYou Can Now Buy a HIV Testing Kit in Vending Machines in China
In a bid to curb the worrying rise of HIV cases in China, A university in one of the high-risk areas is now selling HIV self-testing kits in vending machines.
Continue readingMore and More Older Gay Men Diagnosed with HIV
Cases of HIV infection have gone up among men aged above 50 years especially those engaging in sex with other men, commonly referred to as gays.
Continue readingScreening for Meningitis Believed To Help Reduce HIV/AIDS Deaths in South Africa
South Africa has launched a unique national screening programme to test meningitis affecting HIV+ patients resulting in reduced HIV-related deaths.
Continue readingTime for Women to Understand their Sexuality, Use of PrEP and HIV Prevention
There are many ways that women can protect themselves from contracting HIV, one of them is by taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (PrEP) but few know how it works!
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