AfA Singapore

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on this Saturday 27th July 2024. It will resume services on Tuesday, 30th July 2024.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg (Link in bio) prior to your visit.

Tests available: HIV

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel (Link in bio) for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

Tests available: HIV

Ask AfA: What happens if a client tests positive at AfA’s anonymous HIV testing services?

Clients remain anonymous if they test positive at AfA’s clinical services. AfA will provide support and assist them on getting linked to lifesaving treatment. The clients will be informed available treatment options and what are the next steps they can choose to take. Remember, early detection and treatment lead to better health outcomes.

AfA will only collect clients' personal particulars if they wish to get referred to treatment locally. This data remains confidential and will only be accessed by relevant medical personnel.

More information about our clinical services:

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg prior to your visit.

For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

Ask AfA:

Q1: WHAT IS ANONYMOUS TESTING?

All tests that AfA Singapore provides are anonymous. We do not collect data such as names, NRIC/FIN, or any other personal identifying details that can be traced back to the client. Clients are assigned randomised registration numbers during their visit, and our volunteers will use these numbers to call them for each step of the testing process.

Q2: WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE GETS A POSITIVE TEST RESULT?

Clients remain anonymous if they test positive at AfA’s clinical services. AfA will provide support and assist them on getting linked to lifesaving treatment. The clients will be informed available treatment options and what are the next steps they can choose to take. Remember, early detection and treatment lead to better health outcomes.

AfA will only collect clients' personal particulars if they wish to get referred to treatment locally. This data remains confidential and will only be accessed by relevant medical personnel.

More information about our clinical services:

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg prior to your visit.

For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

Join us on 15/8/2024 for an informative and engaging session on "Undetectable Equals Untransmittable" or U=U. Discover the science, break the stigma, and join the conversation that's shaping the future of the HIV Community. Let's come together for a healthier, more informed community. Don't miss out on this talk!

Topics:
What's the scientific evidence behind U=U
What does U=U mean to me and my beloved ones

Presenter:
Dr Choy Chiaw Yee, Consultant, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

Registration:

To register, scan the QR code, go to for.sg/ncidxafa-ce1-reg or use the link in bio.

This webinar is a safe space for people living with HIV and it is open to all (both living with and without HIV). If you have any questions during the webinar, you can ask them anonymously in the Q&A box.

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on the following Saturdays of 13th and 27th July 2024. The other ATS sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturday 20th July will proceed as scheduled.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg (Link in bio) prior to your visit.

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel (Link in bio) for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

The AfA Singapore Annual Report 2023 is ready on our website: afa.org.sg/annual-report-financial-statement-2023

Over the past year, despite the many challenges we have faced, AfA’s programmes and services continued to make significant strides in the fight against HIV. Client numbers stayed on an upward trend at both our Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) and Mobile Testing Service (MTS).

Through our comprehensive outreach programmes, we worked tirelessly to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote prevention efforts within the key affected populations in Singapore.

In 2023, we amplified the voices of those affected by HIV/AIDS and advocated for policies that promote equity, justice, and inclusivity. This cumulated at the end of the year when the Ministry of Health announced that HIV nondisclosure requirements under the Infectious Diseases Act would be reviewed, and public health policy aligned with the latest scientific evidence.

From 1st July 2024 onwards, the prices of HIV rapid testing at our ATS and MTS will change to $45 and $35 for 4th Generation and 3rd Generation Tests respectively. The price of HIV Self-Testing Kits remains unchanged at $22.

The price changes are due to rising operational costs. Nevertheless, AfA Singapore remains committed to making HIV services accessible to all, and will continue to work to make more free testing available through our targeted outreach programmes.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg prior to your visit.

For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

AfA Singapore wishes everyone Selamat Hari Raya Haji! ��

AFA FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMMES FOR PLHIV

A key strategy in HIV prevention and control is ensuring that People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are diagnosed as early as possible and are linked to care. Early diagnosis and treatment adherence have multiple benefits. It improves overall health outcomes of PLHIVs, allowing them to enjoy healthy lives. Suppressing the viral load also prevents further sexual transmission (U=U). Adherence to healthcare is critical, as lapses in treatment has consequences for HIV transmission and disease prevention.

Unfortunately, there are many barriers to accessing healthcare. Key barriers include financial challenges from medical expenses as well as the loss of social support networks.

To address these challenges, AfA offers a range of financial subsidy programmes to help offset treatment costs. Additionally, AfA conducts support programmes for PLHIV to strengthen their social support mechanisms, improve their skillsets, connect with peers, and improve adherence to treatment.

Visit afa.org.sg/support for more info.

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on Saturday, 01 June 2024. It will resume services on Tuesday, 04 June 2024.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg prior to your visit.
For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

AfA Singapore would like to wish everyone a Happy Vesak Day. 🙏🕯️

Artwork credits to triangle-studio-team on Canva.

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on Tuesday & Wednesday, 21-22 May 2024 for the eve of Vesak Day public holiday and for the public holiday itself. It will resume services on Saturday, 25 May 2024.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg prior to your visit.
For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

There is a MTS session scheduled at Bukit Gombak MRT on Tuesday, 21st May, 5:00pm-7:30pm. The MTS van will be located at the open space carpark beside Bukit Gombak MRT and Bukit Gombak Stadium.

In case of cancellation due to bad weather or other reasons, an update notification will be posted on our Instagram/Facebook Stories and MTS Telegram channel.

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

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Ask AfA: When can I test for HIV?

You can’t just test for HIV a few days right after your last possible exposure. HIV testing has a window period, which is the time between actual infection and the point when a test will reliably give an accurate result.

HIV test results can be either INVALID, INCONCLUSIVE, or CONCLUSIVE, depending on the number of days since potential exposure to HIV, and the type of HIV test used. Use the charts in this post to help figure it all out!

INVALID RESULTS occur when a HIV test is used before it can detect anything.
This is if the exposure was:

0-14 days before GEN 4 TEST
0-28 days before GEN 3 TEST
0-45 days before SELF-TEST KIT

INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS happen if last exposure was:

21-90 days before GEN 4 TEST
14-90 days before GEN 3 TEST
45-90 days before SELF-TEST KIT

While HIV tests have a slight chance of false negative results during this period, they are still highly recommended as early detection (and treatment) of HIV leads to better health outcomes. If test result is negative, do follow up with a confirmatory test after the 90-day mark.

CONCLUSIVE RESULTS are declared for HIV tests taken at least 90 days after HIV exposure. Follow-up testing is not advised.

For more information about our HIV testing services, visit our Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) page at afa.org.sg/ats, or Mobile Testing Service (MTS) page at afa.org.sg/mts

AfA Singapore wishes all a Happy Labour Day! 💪👷‍♂️

Do note that our Anonymous Test Service (ATS) is closed today. It will resume services on Saturday, 4th April 2024.

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on Tuesday-Wednesday, 30 April and 01 May 2024 for the eve of Labour Day public holiday and for the public holiday itself. It will resume services on Saturday, 04 April 2024.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg prior to your visit.

For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

"This sounds risky!"
"I don't like!"
"Who asked for this!?"

Some people sure think they are experts with their knee-jerk reactions to the March 2024 news that Singapore Parliament has passed an amendment to the Infectious Diseases Act. The amendment means that people with undetectable HIV viral load are no longer required by law to disclose the risk of HIV infection to their sexual partners.

Here's what the actual experts in HIV science and services have to say:

- Undetectable = Untransmittable
- Decriminalisation encourages testing
- Decriminalisation encourages treatment, which further prevents transmissions
- Decriminalisation tackles stigma and discrimination
- Criminalisation doesn't work, in fact it obstructs healthcare

Simply put, if you are supportive of ending the spread of HIV, you would be supportive of removing punitive measures and stigma as they are obstacles to HIV services. And for treating PLHIV decently. 😿👍

News links and more info is available on afa.org.sg/IDA2024

Artworks credit to on Instagram

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, from all of us at AfA Singapore! 🌙✨💚🤲

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) is closed today (Wednesday, 10 April 2024) and will resume on Saturday, 13 April 2024.

The Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 April 2024 for the eve of Hari Raya Puasa public holiday and for the public holiday itself. It will resume services on Saturday, 13 April 2024.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

You are encouraged to fill in the pre-registration form at booking.afa.org.sg (Link in bio) prior to your visit.

For more info about ATS, visit afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel (Link in bio) for MTS’ operational dates and locations.

While we're all still holding out hope for an HIV vaccine, there's been major advances in treatment and prevention options. Prof. Roy Chan, President of AfA, weighs in on HIV science and the steps towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Commentary: After 40 years of AIDS, why do we still not have an HIV vaccine? The best way to eradicate a disease is to have an effective vaccine. Yet despite almost 30 years of intensive research and multiple clinical trials, an HIV vaccine remains elusive, says Prof Roy Chan, president of Action for AIDS Singapore.

"Laws that criminalise the possibility of HIV transmission have not been shown to reduce the spread of HIV. On the contrary, they have had the opposite effect of perpetuating HIV-related stigma and discrimination experienced by persons living with and those at risk of HIV." - Prof. Roy Chan, President of AfA Singapore

What do other local HIV experts say about the amendment to IDA in regards to non-disclosure of HIV status before sexual activity? See the full story in this feature by The Straits Times.

Law change in S’pore to nudge more with HIV to get tested, treated Currently, 85 per cent of those living with HIV know they have the virus. Read more at straitstimes.com.