Early detection of HIV can both prolong and save lives as persons who have been diagnosed can benefit from antiretroviral treatment that, when used correctly, reduces the risk of transmission of HIV to another person and also delays the progression of the virus to its fatal stage, AIDS.
Whereas in the past, tests were more complicated and results were not immediately received, Rapid HIV testing has the advantage of being simpler, faster and with results received in just a matter of minutes.
As part of the week-long activities to commemorate World AIDS Day, the National Assembly’s Committee on Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS and SRHR, also operating in the ambit of the SADC PF SRHR Governance Project, organized a Rapid HIV Testing Day for Members and staff and also to all visitors to the National Assembly on Wednesday 09th December from 09:00AM to 03:00PM.
The activity was organized in collaboration with the National AIDS Programme Unit of the Ministry of Health.
