by AfA | Dec 22, 2009 | Press Room, Archive
In 2013, 454 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections were reported among Singapore residents[1]. This brings the total number of HIV infected Singapore residents to 6,229 as of end 2013, of whom 1,671 had died. Sexual transmission remains the main...
by AfA | Jun 29, 2009 | Press Room, Archive
Do Singaporean youth receive reliable, relevant and effective sexuality education at the right time, with the correct mix of content and tone? In this issue of the act, we have compiled a series of articles written by and about young persons and approached from...
by AfA | Jun 10, 2009 | Press Room, Archive
THE number of homosexuals and bisexuals here who tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) last year climbed to a new high.The increase comes as overall figures rose 7.8 per cent, with activist groups and counsellors calling for more education across...
by AfA | May 19, 2009 | Press Room, Archive
No patient will be worse off when the more nuanced subsidy system at community hospitals takes effect on July 1. In fact, about half of the patients will benefit, with some seeing their hospital bills subsidised an extra 20 per cent with the enhanced framework.For...
by AfA | Apr 28, 2009 | Press Room, Archive
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...
