YOUTH SFHA

Are you aware of HIV and its effects? Are you aware of testing services available and treatments? Before we explore these, we firstly dive into information about HIV.📝

What is HIV? - HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that is transmitted through unprotected sexual activities, contact with infected blood, and mother-to-child transmission.

From this virus, when infected or tested positive, can lead to a disease called AIDS. AIDS- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome that destroys your ability to fight other infections through your immune system. Most infected people do not know that they are HIV positive, and that there are no visible signs to show that a person is infected.

Getting tested is the first step you can initiate for your safety and health. Through testing, you can explore options and services that prevent HIV, while enhancing your health for a better way of living. Testing for HIV can also improve your awareness knowledge and the safety of those around.

🌺Samoa Family Health Association - one of IPPF's Member Association: is the leading Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) service provider for Samoa. Delivering Family Planning and Reproductive Health Service throughout Samoa. Offering HIV testing services nonetheless for our communities for a healthier way of living.

Come on down to our clinics for testing, our opening hours are as stated.🩺

"Know the risks, Share the facts" Do it FOR YOU, Do it FOR THEM