HIV & AIDS

It's your right to know your HIV status!

PT Foundation [in collaboration with Penang Family Health Development Association, FHDA (formerly known as FPA)] is now providing a free and anonymous HIV screening in Penang and Seberang Jaya!

Starting August 2008, you can get tested for HIV for FREE and without revealing your name and IC number as easy as 1-2-3-4!

1 - Register: just take a number ... no name and IC number taken.

2 - Pre Test Counselling: know your risk and get you ready to be tested.

3 - HIV Rapid Test: just a prick on your finger and the result is known during the same visit.

4 - Post Test Counselling: reveal test result, provide information, emotional support and HIV support and care referral.

The entire process takes about 30 - 45 minutes, subject to response and circumstances.

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Service in Penang Island:
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Date: Every First Friday of the Month (1 Aug, 5 Sept, 3 Oct ...)

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Please come before 9.30pm for registration)

Location: c/o Penang Family Health Development Association (formerly FPA) 333, Perak Road.

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Service in Seberang Jaya:
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Date: Every Third Friday of the Month (15 Aug, 19 Sept, 17 Oct ...)

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Please come before 9.30pm for registration)

Location: c/o MAY Care Centre. 2813, Jalan Kikik, Kg. Taman Baru, Seberang Jaya.

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Maps to service centres are available here.

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For inquiries, please call FHDA 04-282 5191, 10am-5pm, Tue to Sat or write to
pg @ ptfmalaysia.org. (remove spaces in between)

This service is provided FREE OF CHARGE.

Pre and Post Test Counselling will be provided by trained volunteers.

The service is for 18 years old and above only.

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More information please visit: http://www.ptfmalaysia.org

STD'S

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are serious, sometimes painful, and can cause a lot of damage.

Some STD infect your sexual and repro-ductive organs. Others (HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis) cause general body infections.

Sometimes you can have an STD with no signs or symptoms. Other times, the symp-toms go away on their own. Either way, you still have the STD until you get treated.

A few STD cannot be cured. But most STD can be cured if you get treated.

Useful resources on the Net

1. Sexually Transmitted Disease - Urology- Channel
2. AfraidToAsk.com's Sexually Transmitted Disease ( STD ) Guide - Detailed photographs and education on sexually transmitted diseases.
3. STDs : Common Symptoms & Tips on Prevention - familydoctor.org
4. Download all Facts about STDs in PDF. (Right click & Save Target As...)
5. Genital Warts: A Common Sexually Transmitted Disease

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. This virus may be passed from one person to another when infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions come in contact with an uninfected person’s broken skin or mucous membranes.

In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their baby during pregnancy or delivery, as well as through breast-feeding. People with HIV have what is called HIV infection. Some of these people will develop AIDS as a result of their HIV infection.

Useful resources on the Net

1. Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs about HIV / AIDS - What is HIV and AIDS?, Symptoms of HIV and AIDS, How is HIV Transmitted?, Prevention, HIV Testing, What Can I Do If I Am HIV Positive?...

2. The Body - The Complete HIV / AIDS Resources - Basics & Prevention

3. stophiv.com - How HIV Is and Isn't Transmitted

Local Centres and Organizations to get help:

• Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
• Federation of Family Planning Associations - Malaysia
• Hospital Ipoh
• Hospital Kuala Lumpur
• Malaysian AIDS Council, 3 Jalan Chempedak, off Jalan Kovil Hilir, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur, (03) 445-1033 FAX 442-6133.
• Ministry of Health , Malaysia
• NTC AIDS Service Centre
• Pelangi Foundation Email: enquiry@pelangifoundation.org. A gay-oriented organization that helps persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Besides residential care for HIV pos persons, they have a Positive Muslim group in KL, Terengganu and Kuantan; free and confidential HIV Test and counselling; outreach to Male Sex Workers; and have started an alternative Job Program for them.
• Pink Triangle Malaysia offers confidential telephone counselling and information on HIV/AIDS and sexuality. Call (03) 4044-5455, 4044-5466 (19:30-21:30 Mon-Fri