HIV awareness campaign launched

Wednesday 8th February 2012

A HIV prevention campaign is being launched in London to raise awareness of the benefits of early testing and increase access to appropriate care and support.

As part of the Pan London HIV Prevention Programme (PLHPP), the African Health Policy Network (AHPN) along with the Terrence Higgins Trust and the HEAL partnership have launched a radio campaign to raise awareness about HIV testing.

Adrian Kelly, from NHS Westminister, said: "One of the many reasons people prefer not to find out their HIV status is the fear of stigma, even within their own communities.

"This campaign will not only encourage the untested to find out their status, it will help to stimulate discussion within the community and help to tackle the fear and prejudice that still exists.

"Treatments for HIV have come so far and finding out your status may well be the best thing that you can do to help save your life."

Jabulani Chwaula, programme manager, AHPN, said: "The radio campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness of HIV and the impact on healthy lives owing to late diagnosis."

The adverts are now live for three months on Choice FM 96.9/107.1 FM, Premier Radio 1305, 1332, 1413 MW/DAB and Voice of Africa Radio 94FM.

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