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Report on the
Outreach HIV Testing Project
Local (Updated: 28 Apr 2009)
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.
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