Update on
the HIV/AIDS Situation
in Singapore 2008

MOH Press Release dated 3 Jun 2009

MOH HIV Statistics

Don't Let AIDS Get In Your Way

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Getai May 2009

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Report on the
Outreach HIV Testing Project

Report on the Outreach HIV Testing Project in Venues Frequented by men who have sex with men (MSM) - November 2008 to February 2009

Summary

A total of 1225 MSM were enrolled into this project and took the HIV test.

Of these 32 tested HIV positive (overall prevalence 2.61%)./p>

HIV prevalence was higher in saunas (3.66%) than in bars/clubs (1.5%).

This repeat project was well received by the gay and MSM community. With the heightened publicity and interest in HIV and MSM, many seized the opportunity to take the test. The high visibility of this project is effective in reminding us not to be complacent about HIV/AIDS and continues to contribute to normalizing HIV testing.

HIV infection among MSM tested in gay venues remains relatively low in Singapore.

This is good news.

We must all try harder to reduce the infection rate even lower with the ultimate goal of stopping all HIV transmission among MSM in Singapore.

Action for AIDS would like to thank all participating venues, our community partners, and all who took part in this project.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to coordinators, volunteers and donors who made this project possible.

Anonymous Test Site Promotion

You will be able to take a Rapid HIV Test and Rapid Syphilis Test at the price of $30

This validity of this special promotion has been extended to 30 Jun 2009.

Result will be out in 20 minutes for both tests

No personal particulars are recorded even with positive results.

Projek Lapan

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The ACT Issue 38

The ACT Issue 38 Is Out !!

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Phlebotomy Course

The Anonymous HIV Testing and Counselling clinic is a strategic clinical service provided by AfA – solely run by volunteers. Volunteers are the pillars to the success of the clinic and to build capacity of volunteers and continuously improve our services, we sent 12 personnel (staff and volunteers) for the Venepuncture course. The course took place from 9 February to 6 March 2009. All staff and volunteers passed the course with flying colours. Even the lecturers were amazed at the Level of energy of the class!

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Getai Feb 2009

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20th Anniversary CD

For every $100 donated to AfA, you will get double tax deductible and a free 20th Anniversary CD

Cheque donations can be made to
Action for AIDS Singapore – send your cheque to 35 Kelantan Lane #02-01 Singapore 208652