HIV Resources

Many people do not think they are at risk of getting HIV. Watch the videos below to learn more about different experiences and why getting tested is important for everyone.

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HIV Basics - What is HIV and why get an HIV test?

My HIV Test

Here we meet Lizette, Thabo, Valencia and the Khumalos. They all take us through their respective journeys and relationships. They let us in on their possible risks of getting HIV and why they decided to get tested.

What is HIV?

On this video, Thabo and Valencia share with us important basic information on HIV and how it affects our bodies when we are infected. This is important for us to know so we can take the necessary steps should a test come back with a positive results.

How is HIV Spread?

Mr Khumalo and Valencia debunk myths and uncertainities by giving us facts on how HIV is transmitted. This is useful information when mapping what risks of exposure we could have encountered in the last 3 months.

My HIV test result is negative

Staying Negative

Lizette continues to take us through her journey as a partner to Donnie, and how she is taking care of herself to ensure that she stays HIV negative while she is figuring out other aspects of her life and marriage.

My HIV test result is positive

Starting my ARV Treatment

Valencia and Thabo take us through their journey on taking ARV treatment. Mr Khumalo also lets us in on how he is supporting his wife in taking her ARVs while he is taking his PrEP to protect each other and their beautiful family.

Understanding ARVs

Mr Khumalo and Lizette explain to us how ARVs work and how they should be take n to ensure that you stay healthy and decrease the chances of even passing it onto the next person. Through this, they make us better understand U=U and what it means.

Living with HIV - what you need to know

Living with HIV and Dealing with Stigma

Thabo lets us in on his experience with starting ARV treatment and stopping because he was doing well. His journey is an important lesson on staying adherent and consistently looking after your health and taking care of yourself.