WAD 2017: Where To Get Tested?

1st December is World AIDS Day…

In the lead up to to this day, it is important for us all to know more about HIV and what we can do to protect our sexual health.

Over the past 30 years, medicine, education and technology have all come forward in leaps and bounds, helping to tackle the epidemic and reduce the number of people being infected with HIV.

Yet, AIDS remains the leading killer of young people between the ages of 10-24 years old in Africa. Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to take charge of our sexual health and know our status. It can be a daunting prospect when thinking about getting tested, but it’s something we all need to do to live our fullest, healthiest lives.

Check out what the cast of MTV Shuga Naija had to say about this coming World AIDS Day below:

If you do decide to get tested, then your local clinic, hospital or health centre can be a good place to get more advice and find out your status.

Below are some helpful resources when looking for more advice about HIV and AIDS in your country (if your country of residence is not listed, please consult your local nurse or doctor for more information):

Nigeria
– National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA): 6222 (Toll free on Etisalat & Airtel)

South Africa
– The South African National AIDS Council
– National AIDS helpline: 0800-012-322 (24 hour service; toll free)

Kenya
– National AIDS Control Council: 0800 2720007 (Toll free)
– LVCT helpline: 1190 (08:00-20:00, 7 days a week; toll free)

Ghana
– Ghana AIDS Commission
– Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana: +233506485458

Uganda
– AIDS Information Centre Uganda
– Reach a Hand, Kampala

Zimbabwe
– Youth Advocates Zimbabwe: 0777 469 107

If you are based anywhere else, please consult your local hospital, clinic or sexual health facility for more information on where you can get tested.

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