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Testing is crucial for diagnosing, treating, and preventing HIV to improve health outcomes and bring an end to the HIV epidemic. Quest can support you with the tests you need at every stop along the HIV care continuum—including a new, enhanced menu of HIV PrEP testing. #NHTD #HIVTestingDay #StopHIVTogether

New in MMWR: Tailored efforts to provide free HIV self-tests reach key populations, including people who are disproportionately impacted by HIV and those who had never been tested, can provide a path to HIV prevention and early diagnosis & treatment: bit.ly/mm7324a4

Today is National #WorldAIDSDay. HIV testing is important because knowing your status gives you powerful information to stay healthy. There are more HIV testing options than ever before, including free testing offered by Horizon Behavioral Health. Choose a test and choose to take care of you: #StopHIVTogether

Being knowledgeable about the available HIV prevention strategies is a critical step towards halting new HIV infections; We can end HIV by 2030! Contribute to the fight against HIV by spreading the word; share this post. #PostExposureProphylaxis #PEP #PreExposureProphylaxis

June 27 is National HIV testing Day! Testing is the only way to know for sure if a person has HIV. Early diagnosis leads to better health outcomes by enabling access to care and treatment. Testing is also a gateway to prevention services for people who test negative but are at ongoing risk. For testing centres in your area and more information, click on the link in the image below! #HIVTestingDay #IndigenousResearch

Understanding PrEP: A Powerful Tool in HIV Prevention PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a highly effective medication regimen used to prevent HIV infection. It is available in two forms: Daily PrEP: Taken once a day, providing continuous protection against HIV. Event-Based PrEP: Taken around the time of potential HIV exposure, suitable for individuals who do not need daily protection. Studies show that PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken as prescribed. It's a critical component in the fight against HIV, offering individuals greater control over their sexual health. Consult with a healthcare provider to determine the best PrEP strategy for you. #HIVPrevention #PrEP #HealthAwareness #SexualHealth

One test can lead to a lifetime of health. This HIV Testing Month, set up an appointment with your primary care provider or take an at-home HIV test to know your status. You are at greater risk of contracting HIV if you have unprotected sex, share needles or have multiple sexual partners. Early symptoms of HIV can include flu-like signs, fever and fatigue. #HIVTestingMonth #KnowYourStatus #GetTested

This year’s theme for World Aids Day, ‘Let communities lead’, is a call to action for the global community to work together for no new HIV cases.   Recent statistics in Botswana indicate that there is a surge of new HIV infections among the youth, particularly around the age of 15 years old. It is important that we play our part in sensitising the youth about HIV.   Together we can do this and beat HIV. #worldaidsday #LetCommunitiesLead

HCPs: The science supporting HIV treatment as prevention is clear. Undetectable = Untransmittable. Talk to your patients with HIV about the importance of viral suppression to improve their health, reduce stigma, and stop HIV transmission: https://bit.ly/4aJuOwE

Podcast: Understanding your HIV status is crucial for informed health decisions. While HIV may not always show symptoms, getting tested empowers you and protects those around you. In our latest podcast episode, Nurse Zanele Cekiso, a quality assurance coordinator for an HIV testing programme in Gauteng, discusses the importance of regular HIV testing. She highlights the benefits, from early detection and treatment to effective prevention strategies. Listen now to learn more: |#HIV #AIDS #healthiswealth UNAIDS Thembisile Dlamini Unaids