Eight major organizations are coming together in the Philippines to provide the first-ever multi-site, free and confidential HIV testing day. Called, ‘This Is Me: Brave and Free’ and led by HIV organization, LoveYourself people will be able to get free HIV tests at ten places around the Philippines on Saturday 26 May.
‘With the increasing number of people acquiring HIV, LoveYourself endeavors to gather fellow warriors in the advocacy for a stronger and resounding voice to promote self-empowerment in taking care of one’s sexual health, as a prelude to curbing the HIV epidemic in the country,’ said LoveYourself Executive Director Ronivin G Pagtakhan.
The Philippines has one of the highest rates of new HIV cases in the world, with some health officials dubbing it a ‘national emergency’.
This is Me: Brave and Free to Set Ablaze on May 26, 2018!
The stage is set for you, lovers. Join us at This is Me: Brave and Free - the first community-led multi-site HIV testing day launching on May 26, 2018. Join in the celebration of self-care by bringing your courage to community based organizations (Juan Positive Movement, HIV & AIDS Support House, Inc, Decent Image of South Signal Association, Cavite Positive Action Group, GAYON, Project H4, Kagay-an PLUS, and Olympus Society of Davao) alongside LoveYourself (LoveYourself Anglo, LoveYourself Uni, and Victoria by LoveYourself). Get to know your status with the fast, free, and confidential community based-screening process.
This is Me: Brave and Free seeks to set the stage for men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women, and the youth to take action in managing their sexual health. Loving yourself takes a lot of strength, and so does having yourself tested. Fortunately, this one-day event makes it quick and hassle-free by having HIV testing and counseling free of charge!
You no longer need to fill out lengthy forms found during regular testing days. Instead, you just need to give your contact information upon registration, and you’ll be given a Unique Identifier Code (UIC). An available counselor will then attend to you, and after the test is done, the results will be ready in 15-20 minutes.
Together with our partner testing sites, it is ensured that even with a quicker screening process, This is Me: Brave and Free gives out results that are as reliable as what you can get on regular testing days. Third generation rapid test will be used which is 100% sensitive for non-reactive clients. Read more via Love Yourself