Easier HIV screening through anonymous testing programme


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 13 Jul 2003

KOTA BARU: Voluntary screening for HIV infection has been made easier by the Health Ministry with the launch of a campaign on anonymous testing, which allows the public to be tested without fear or shame. 

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Suleiman Mohammad said both high-risk and non-high-risk groups could take the 15-minute test at 329 clinics nationwide without identifying themselves. 

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