Free Community HIV Testing (Valletta)
Schedule
Thu Oct 03 2024 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector | Valletta, MA
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Free, fast and confidential community-led monthly HIV testing in Valletta. Results in just 20 minutes! Book on [email protected]Full schedule on: https://www.facebook.com/checkpointmt
Testing is carried out by trained, non-judgemental volunteers in safe, community-based spaces. Fast track referrals and counselling will be organised when necessary.
It is recommended that all sexually active adults get regularly tested. Early detection of HIV infection is ideal as people can go on treatment to protect their immune system. With treatment, people can reduce the amount of HIV in their body to an undetectable viral load, which also means that they cannot transmit the virus to their sexual partners. This is known as U=U, Undetectable = Untransmittable. The normalisation of regular testing for HIV and other STIs helps reduce stigma and helps in reducing transmission rates.
This project is in collaboration with HIV Malta, LGBTI+ Gozo, the Human Rights Directorate, Sexual Health Malta, and the GU Clinic, and is supported by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ through the BeActive scheme. Referrals will be made to the GU Clinic, as necessary.
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Where is it happening?
Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, Times of Malta, Triq Melita, Valletta, VLT, Malta,Valletta, MaltaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
