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Contact/Office Location

CONTACT US
INFORMATION


We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner. While we appreciate your questions, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you prefer to discuss these questions together on the phone or via email, we can do that.

National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC)
4-6 Queen's Park East
Port-of-Spain 101002
Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: 868-217-4664 Ext. 12903
Email: naccsecretariat@health.gov.tt

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NATIONAL HIV
HELPLINE


Rapid shifts in the HIV epidemic and the development of new programmatic strategies including HIV testing (and self-testing) has prompted the National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC) and the HIV and AIDS Coordinating Unit (HACU) under the Ministry of Health (MoH), to relaunch The National HIV Helpline on 1st December 2021.

Helpline Goal - To Mitigate the Effect of HIV on the Population of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Helpline Would Benefit the Public with information on HIV& AIDS, prevention methods, HIV education, linkage to resources, psychological and emotional support to PLHIV, families, and communities to stop the spread of HIV, stigma, and discrimination of PLHIV as well as provided support for HIV self-testing and linkage to care.

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  • Toll-Free service - The National HIV helpline contact number is 800-4HIV (4448) and operates daily from 6 am to 12 am (midnight).

  • Human Resources - Active listeners that support the National HIV Helpline were selected from NGO groups, that directly support the day-to-day needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV). The HACU has representatives supporting the helpline as Peer Navigators for newly diagnosed persons.

  • For Further Information Please Cotact:

    • Dr. Ayanna Sebro: 

      • Technical Director of NACC Secretariat

      • Email Ayanna.sebro@gov.tt

    • Crystal Wilson: 

      • The National HIV Helpline Coordinator

      • Email: destlyni@gmail.com

    • Conrad Mitchell:

      • Linkage to Care Coordinator at HACU & Program Coordinator at I-TECH

      • Email: cmitchell@itech-caribbean.org

PARTNERS & SUPPORT AGENCIES

Partners

PARTNERS &
SUPPORT AGENCIES



The NACC, its Secretariat and its respective implementing stakeholders are guided by the National Strategic plan to ensure that all activities within the HIV and AIDS response are effectively coordinated in accordance with national goals. The entire HIV response uses this plan to coordinate the implementation of activity in Trinidad and Tobago. These groups reflect the following: 
 

  • Persons living with HIV and AIDS

  • Vulnerable/key populations

  • Academia

  • Community based organisations

  • Faith based organizations

  • Civil Society Government ministries

  • Regional and International Technical agencies

LIST OF PARTNERS,  NON-NGOs, NGOs & More

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LIST OF NGOs

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NGOs

Organization Website Phone Email Address
4Less Initiative https://www.facebook.com/4lessInitiative/ (868) 386-9120 or (868) 220-5986 4lesstandt@gmail.com #16 Lynch Plaza, Abercromby street, St Joseph
A Sexual Culture of Justice (formerly known as CAISO) https://portal.caribbeansexualities.org/ (868) 322-7373 caisott@gmail.com #47 Norfolk Street, Belmont
Anglicans Advocating Action in HIV (868) 682-5178, or (868) 493-8646 info@theanglicanchurchtt.com or geosealy@hotmail.com Holy Saviour Anglican church, Corner Francis and Sellier Street, St. Augustine
Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA) (868) 684-1711 CAFRA T&T, #3 Sellier Street, St. Augustine
Caribbean Conference of Churches http://www.ccc-caribe.org/eng/ (868) 662-3064 or (868) 662-2979 trinidad-headoffice@ccc-caribe.org
Caribbean Umbrella Body for Restorative Behaviour (CURB) (868) 316-0753 info@curbtrafficking.org PO Box 4945, Tunapuna
Celebrating Life (868) 656-9314 or (868) 732-6668 celebratinglifetnt@gmail.com #55 Poonah Road, Whiteland, Williamsville, Gasparillo
Child Line http://childlinett.org/ 800-4321 or (868) 626-3635 childline@gmail.com
Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago https://ttchildren.org/ 627-0748, 623-7555, 625-7151 info@ttchildren.org Corner Dere St. and Queen’s Park West, Port of Spain
Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://coalitionagainstdomesticviolence.org/ (868) 624-0402 or (868) 627-8894 cadvtt@gmail.com or cadvassistant@gmail.com #1 Robinsonville, Belmont, Port of Spain
ComTALK International (868) 743-9977 or (868) 795-7932 comtalkint@gmail.com #35 Mango Avenue, Santa Rosa Heights, Arima
CVC Coalition https://cvccoalition.org/ +1 (876) 631-7299 info@cvccoalition.org 1D-1E Braemar Avenue Kingston 10 Jamaica
Cyril Ross Nursery (868) 709-8471 cyrilrosshome1@gmail.com #7 El Dorado Road, Tunapuna
Faith Based Network of Trinidad and Tobago (FBNTT) (868) 732-6668 winspringprayer@hotmail.com Evangel Temple #113 Tenth Street, Barataria
Family Life Tobago https://www.facebook.com/familylifetbg (868) 635-0839 151 Calder Hall Road, Scarborough, Tobago
Family Planning Association of T&T (FPATT) http://www.ttfpa.org/ (868) 623-5169 or (868) 623-0004 mail.fpatt@gmail.com 79 Oxford Street, Port of Spain
FPATT Adolescent Centre (Youth Clinic) (868) 627-3444 141-144 Henry Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
FPATT San Fernando (South Clinic) (868) 652-3065 or (868) 653-6514 6A Lord Street, San Fernando
FPATT Scarborough (Tobago Clinic) By Appointments only. 61 Bacolet Street, Scarborough, Tobago
Friends for Life (868) 336-0051 or (868) 379-1952 or (868) 386-5312 friends4life.tt@live.com
Grass Roots Organizations Operating Together In Sisterhood in Trinidad and Tobago (GROOTS) (868) 230-2307 or (868) 220-5986 or (868) 289-3431 grootstt2@gmail.com 29 Auzonville Road, Tunapuna
HEU, Centre for Health Economics https://sta.uwi.edu/fss/heu/hivaids-0
Imani Bet Knesset Foundation & Living Positively Support Group https://www.facebook.com/ImaniConsultingAndFoundationTobago (868) 494-8827 or (868) 761-4727 imani.foundation.tobago@gmail.com 75 Windward Main Road, Belle Garden, Tobago
Institute for Gender and Development Studies St. Augustine Unit The UWI https://sta.uwi.edu/igds/ (868) 662-2002 ext. 83577 / 83572 / 82533 igds@sta.uwi.edu Institute for Gender and Development Studies
St. Augustine Unit
The UWI
Jabulous http://www.jabulous.org/ (868) 773-6890 or (868) 330-3552 salorne@jabulous.org or salorne.mcd@gmail.com Building 4 Harpe Place, Observatory Street, Port of Spain
Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) https://www.labour.gov.tt/about-us/key-relationships/workers/joint-trade-union-…
Living Water Community http://www.lwctt.org/ (868) 625-6730 or (868) 623-4677 or (868) 625-5168 mail@lwctt.org or caplwctt@gmail.com 109 Frederick Street, Port of Spain
Medical Research Foundation (MRF) https://www.facebook.com/MedicalResearchFoundationofTrinidadandTobago (868) 623-5834 or (868) 625-8512 or (868) 627-9923 7 Queens Park E, Port-of-Spain
Millennium Sistahs Trinidad and Tobago (MISISTAHS) https://www.facebook.com/millennium.trinidadtobago (868) 678-7549 or (868) 663-5280 misistahstandt@yahoo.com 28 St Cecelia Street, Tunapuna
Ministry of Attorney General, Coordinator HIV and AIDS https://agla.gov.tt/hiv-coordinating-unit/ (868) 223-2452 communication@ag.gov.tt AGLA Tower, Corner of London and Richmond Streets, Port of Spain, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Ministry of Education, Student Support Division https://www.moe.gov.tt/student-support-services-division-sssd/ Tel: 1(868)622-2181 (Ext. 1033/1034/1035/1036) studentsupportservices@moe.gov.tt Student Support Services Division (SSSD)
Ministry of Education
Level 1, Building A,
Education Towers
No. 5 St. Vincent Street,
Port of Spain
Ministry of Finance, Budget Division https://www.finance.gov.tt/divisions/budget-division/ Telephone: (868) 612-9700 exts. 4018 / 4044-4046 Budget Division
Level 9&10, Finance Building
Eric Williams Financial Complex
Independence Square
Port of Spain
Ministry of Health , HIV and AIDS Coordinating Unit https://health.gov.tt/services/hiv-aids-coordinating-unit Telephone: (868)-285-9126 or 627-2004. HIV Helpline: 800-4HIV (4448) Level 4, Sacred Heart Building, Sackville Street, Port of Spain
Ministry of Labour HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit https://www.labour.gov.tt/empowerment/hiv-workplace-advocacy-unit (868) 625-8478 labour-communications@gov.tt 1A Wrightson Road, Tower C Level 5-6, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Ministry of National Security, Prisons Division https://nationalsecurity.gov.tt/contact-us/ Telephone: 623-2441-5 corpcomm@mns.gov.tt Temple Court 1,
31-33 Abercromby Street,
Port of Spain.
Ministry of Planning and Development, Technical Cooperation Unit or Policy Unit https://www.planning.gov.tt/content/divisions Tel: (868) 612-3000 Ministry of Planning and Development
Level 14, Eric Williams Financial Complex
Independence Square
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, HIV and AIDS Coordinating Unit https://social.gov.tt/hiv-aids-co-ordinating-unit/ Telephone: 623-2608, Toll Free – 800-1673 info@social.gov.tt, info@social.gov.tt Head Office
CL Financial Building,
39-43 St Vincent Street,
Port-of-SpainHead Office
CL Financial Building,
39-43 St Vincent Street,
Port-of-SpainHead Office
CL Financial Building,
39-43 St Vincent Street,
Port-of-Spain
Ministry of Sport and Community Development https://mscd.gov.tt/ (868) 625-6088 ext 5187 Level 8, Nicholas Tower, 63-64 Independence Square, Port of Spain
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts https://mtca.gov.tt/ (868) 624-1403 or (868) 226-8687 media@tourism.gov.tt Levels 8-10, Tower C
International Waterfront Complex
1 A Wrightson Road, Port of Spain
Ministry of Youth Development and National Service https://www.mydns.gov.tt/contact-us/ (868) 628-6792 info.mydns@gov.tt #2 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
National Trade Union Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (NATUC) https://www.labour.gov.tt/about-us/key-relationships/workers/national-trade-uni…
Pan American Health Organization https://www.paho.org/en 1 202-974-3000 socialnetworks@paho.org 525 23rd St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia
Patient Advocate Mission Trinidad and Tobago (PAMTT) http://www.pamtt.org/ (868) 333- 4726 (4PAM) info@pamtt.org 50 Old Southern Main Road, Montrose Junction, Chaguanas
Population Services International (PSI Caribbean) http://www.psi.org/Caribbean/ (868) 623-2497 or (868) 627-1783 info@psicaribbean.org #1 De Verteuil Street, Woodbrook, Port-of-Spain
Rape Crisis Society of Trinidad and Tobago https://www.facebook.com/RapeCrisisSocietyTT (868) 627-7273 or (868) 624-0402 rapecrisistnt@yahoo.com #1 Robinsonville, Belmont, Port of Spain
Rebirth House (868) 623-0952, or (868) 627-8894 rebirthhouse@yahoo.com 5 Charford Court, Charlotte Street, Port of Spain
Red Cross Society of Trinidad and Tobago https://ttrcs.org/ admin@ttrcs.org
Red Cross Society of Trinidad and Tobago (Nortthern Branch) (868) 627-8215 or (868) 627-8128 #7 Fitzblackman Drive, Wrightson Road Extension, POS
Red Cross Society of Trinidad and Tobago (Southern Branch) #2 Ruth Avenue, San Fernando
Red Cross Society of Trinidad and Tobago (Tobago Branch) (868) 639-2781 Signal Hill Connector Road, Signal Hill, Tobago
Red Initiatives http://www.redinitiativestnt.org/ (868) 664-1863 or (868) 687-6536 38 A Cocorite Street, Arima
Rescue Mission (868) 674-0567 rescuemission1986@gmail.com #113 Tenth Street, Barataria
Save Our Society Foundation (868) 223-1994 saveoursocietytt@gmail.com Suite 9 B3, Flagstaff Hill, Long Circular Road, St James
Serenity House (868) 785-1583 or (868) 710-9953 sumatee.s.barran@gmail.com
Soroptimist International of Port of Spain (SIPOS) https://sigbi.org/anaparima/ (868) 779-4930 soroptismistportofspain@yahoo.com #15 Nepaul Street, St. James
Soroptomist https://sigbi.org/ (868) 764-5366 sisf.tt@gmail.com
South AIDS Support (868) 652-2437 info@southaids.org or southaidschair@gmail.com #25 Victoria West, Paradise Pasture, San Fernando
The Caribbean Med Labs Foundation https://www.cmedlabsfoundation.com/ +1-868-628-5911 / 4765 info@cmedlabsfoundation.net 63A Petra St., Woodbrook, Trinidad and Tobago
The Pan Caribbean Partnership https://pancap.org/ +592 222 0001 Ext 3442 pancap@caricom.org PANCAP Coordinating Unit (PCU)
CARICOM Secretariat
13-15 Area F Plantation, Turkeyen,
Greater Georgetown, Guyana
The Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society (TTRCS) https://ttrcs.org/ (868) 627-8215(868) 627-8215 admin@ttrcs.org 7A Fitzblackman drive, Wrightson road ext., Port of Spain, Trinidad
The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) https://www.state.gov/pepfar/ sgacpublicaffairs@gmail.com Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia
The Voice of One Overcomer’s Club http://www.thevoiceofonett.org/ (868) 679-6747 von_oc@yahoo.com #56 Railway Road, Dow Village, California
Tobago AIDS Society (868) 682-2370 or (868) 635-1024 or (868) 639-6771 tobagoaids@msn.com Room 14 Fairfield Complex, Bacolet Street, Scarborough, Tobago
Tobago House of Assembly (THA) https://www.tha.gov.tt/ (868) 639-3421 information@tha.gov.tt Administrative Complex, Calder Hall, Tobago
Tobago Youth Ambassadors (868) 747-4002 or (868) 360-8720 tobagoyouthambassadors@gmail.com Signal Hill Youth Development Centre, Signal Hill
Tobago Youth Council https://www.facebook.com/TYCTobago (868) 732-7630 youthcounciltobago@gmail.com 16 Fairfield Complex, Bacolet Street, Scarborough, Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Community of Positive Women https://www.facebook.com/TTCWPositive (868) 275-5882 or (868) 730-4925 or (868)736-5996 icwtt2018@gmail.com #6 Pembroke Street, Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago Transgender Coalition https://www.facebook.com/tttranscoalition (868) 315-5509 or (868) 391-5362 tttranscoalition@gmail.com #14 Corner Phillip & Mc Donald Street, Curepe
Trinidad and Tobago Youth Ambassadors (868) 372-6912 or (868) 463-3350 youthambassadorstt@gmail.com Arouca Community Centre, #2 Victoria Street, Arouca
Trinidad Youth Council https://trinidadyouthcouncil.org/ (868) 301-5018 trinidadyouthcouncil@yahoo.com Malick Youth Centre, 7th Ave, Barataria
UNAIDS Caribbean https://unaids-caribbean.org/ (876) 960-6536 caribbean@unaids.org 60 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5, Jamaica
UNFPA Caribbean https://caribbean.unfpa.org/en/ (868)-623-7056 Extensions: 238, 287, 294 Fax: (868)-623-1658 trinidad.office@unfpa.org UN House, 3A Chancery Lane
City:Port of Spain State: Trinidad and Tobago
Young Men’s Christian Association http://www.ymcatt.org/ (868) 625-9622 ymcatnt@gmail.com Benbow Road, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain
Young Women’s Christian Association http://www.ywcatt.org/ (868) 627-6388 nywcatt@yahoo.com 8A Cipriani Boulevard, Port of Spain

COMFORT CARE

COMFORT CARE

COMFORT
CARE


We live in a beautiful time when PLHIV can live healthy lives as long as they adhere to their medication and treatment plans. However, we do know that there are other conditions that can affect you. Sadly, some of these conditions may require that you access comfort care.

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What Is Comfort Care?

Comfort care is a way to look after patients with life threatening diseases. It is also known as hospice care, end of life care, and supportive care. Comfort care includes care for patients within the last days to months of their lives.

Who May Need Comfort Care?

Persons may need comfort care if they have a terminal illness. For example, persons with terminal cancer or end-stage renal, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases would benefit from this type of care.

Where Can Comfort Care Happen?

Care happens wherever it is needed. These places include:

  • The patient’s home

  • Clinics

  • Hospitals

  • Nursing homes

  • Hospice facilities

What Are The Goals Of Comfort Care?

The goals of comfort care include:

  • Enhancing the patient’s quality of life

  • Helping patients maintain some functions

  • Relieving physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological suffering.

Component Of Good And Effective Comfort Care

Comfort care should include the following:

  • CLEAR AND HONEST COMMUNICATION - It is important for the patient to know:
    ● What is happening;
    ● What might happen;
    ● Their rights;
    ● How they are going to be cared for.

  • SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SKILLS - A good physician should be able to treat symptoms such as, but not limited to:
    ● Pain;
    ● Nausea and vomiting;
    ● Dyspnea (painful breathing or shortness of breath);
    ● Delirium.

  • DIGNITY CONSERVING CARE - It is important for patients and families to feel cared for. The Unit of care must always demonstrate compassion.

  • PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE - This should include :
    ● Discussion of fears for the future;
    ● Integration of Family support;
    ● Support with one’s spirituality.

All persons have the right to determine how they wish to engage both life and death. HIV is not a death sentence. This section though, is designed to support PLHIV who may experience other conditions that may require this type of care.

HIV and Andropause

HIV and Andropause

HIV AND
ANDROPAUSE


Andropause is the male equivalent of female menopause. It is generally characterized by a decline in sexuality and energy, due to the decreasing levels of male hormones such testosterone.

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Causes Of Andropause Or Androgen Decline In Aging Males (ADAM)

Andropause is a complex condition. It occurs with a decline in testosterone but this alone may not be the cause. Actually, after the age of 30, a male’s testosterone levels decline by 1% each year. Andropause is more common in those with obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms of Andropause include:

  • Fatigue/tiredness or insomnia

  • Depression

  • Impaired memory

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Weight loss

Risk Factors for Andropause include:

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Smoking

  • Lack of exercise

  • Alcohol consumption

  • Lack of sleep

HIV And Andropause

Some of the symptoms listed above can lead to poor decision making, which can in turn lead to poor sexual choices and risky behaviour. Men with HIV are more prone to Andropause due to hypogonadism. Hypogonadism occurs when the sex glands called ‘gonads’ produce little sex hormones.This can be caused by HIV.

How is Andropause/Male Menopause treated? - The treatment of this ailment includes Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Some experts believe that a holistic approach is the key to the management of Andropause. This therapy, however, is not a benign approach, and must be carried out according to the advice of your doctor.

To manage andropause, make lifestyle changes!

  • Dietary: eating low fat food, soy products, tomatoes and green veggies, as well as drinking lots of water

  • Exercise

  • Avoid alcohol and smoking

  • Stress reduction methods like meditation and relaxation techniques

If you would like to understand more about the relationship between HIV and andropause, please take a look at the following video. If you would like to learn more about andropause, please take a look at the following video:


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HIV and Menopause

HIV AND
MENOPAUSE


Menopause refers to twelve (12) consecutive months without experiencing a period, and usually occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55.

Menopause is caused by the changes in two major hormones:

   Oestrogen;
   Progesterone.

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Symptoms Of Menopause

The transition into menopause is known as perimenopause. Perimenopause is commonly known to entail symptoms such as hot flashes and mood disturbances. Some other symptoms include:

  • Chills

  • Night sweats

  • Slower metabolism

  • Sleeping problems

  • Weight gain

HIV And Menopause

Women living with HIV are more likely to experience perimenopause symptoms than women who do not have HIV. Those living with HIV may even experience earlier onset of menopause. Some research has also indicated that lower CD4 counts will be found in women with menopause.

Treatment

If you are experiencing perimenopause, here are a few methods you should use to take care of yourself:

  • Seek counseling support

  • Exercise

  • Stop smoking

  • Reduction in caffeinated drinks and alcohol

Please also take a look at the videos below. The first one explains menopause (Alila Medical Media, 2019) while the second examines the relationships between HIV and menopause.

Overview - U In The Future

Overview - U In The Future

U IN THE FUTURE
HIV & AGING


For many persons living with HIV, its long term effect may not be something that you have thought about. This section invites you to explore some considerations such as the relationship between HIV and menopause, as well as considerations about your medication (also called Pill Burden).

HIV can make the normal effects of aging appear earlier, and it can make some age-related conditions more noticeable or intense. (This is known as accelerated and accentuated aging.) Taking HIV medications, medications for other chronic conditions, and maintaining an undetectable viral load will lessen the HIV-related effects of aging.


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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS


An STI refers to a Sexually Transmitted Infection. It is a disease that is transmited via sexual contact. This includes genital sex, anal sex and oral sex. It is important to note that STIs can have an effect on one’s well being and reproductive potential (ability to have children). Some examples of STIs are syphilis, chlamydia, genital herpes and gonorrhea. You can learn more about STIs from the World Health Organization.

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Why Do PLHIV Need To Know About STIs?

Having an STI increases the risk of HIV transmission. STIs can be considered a “portal of entry” for HIV, as HIV particles can enter another person’s body through these breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. As such, if someone who has HIV has unprotected sex with someone who has an STI, there is increased likelihood of transmission of HIV to the uninfected partner. It is also important for PLHIV to note that immune damage from HIV can lead to the progression of some STIs. This means that the symptoms of some STIs may become more persistent and difficult to treat.This is why it is so important to adhere to HIV treatment. Adherence reduces the likelihood of immune damage.

How Can You Prevent The Transmission Of STIs?

You can prevent the transmission of STIs by having protected sex, that is, sex with a condom. Please note that PrEP and PEP cannot prevent the transmission of STIs.

For other questions about HIV and STIs, call the National HIV Helpline on 800-4HIV or 800-4448. (This is a toll-free number)

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Superinfection

Superinfection

SUPERINFECTION
RISKS


You may be wondering, "If I have HIV, can I get another type of HIV?"

You can. If you have HIV, and you get another strain, this is known as HIV Superinfection. This new strain can replace the original strain or exist with it in your body.

If you get a superinfection, you may become very sick if the new strain is resistant to your medication.

It is important that we keep taking our medication so that we can protect one another from getting a superinfection.

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Important Considerations About Superinfection

While superinfection can be prevented by the consistent and proper consumption of your ART medication, it is still important that we use condoms, even if your sexual partner is also HIV positive. If a new HIV strain is developed, there is a possibility that it is not treatable with the currently available medication.

If a person gets a superinfection, they can experience:

In the same way that you can contract another strain of HIV, you can also contract another sexually transmitted infection (STI) while having HIV. These STIs can affect your body in the same way that a superinfection can, and your health can deteriorate. To avoid this, you should always practice safe sex, as a condom is the ONLY prevention against other sexually transmitted diseases.

So, to avoid the risk of getting a Superinfection, continue to take your medication as told by your pharmacist or doctor at the treatment site, continue to have safe sex, and consult your doctor if you have any questions regarding your concerns with a new or current partner.


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