What is it like to be an HIV-positive individual living in Singapore? Most of us may not know a person who lives with HIV. That doesn’t mean that they do not exist in our communities. In fact, there are about 6,000 people living with HIV in Singapore today, based on the combined statistics of all
Read moreThe Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, has taken millions of lives all over the world since its discovery in the 1980s. This syndrome, caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), weakens the body’s immune system to a point where it can no longer fight against infections, thus leading to death. HIV is one of the
Read moreOne of the most talked about sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the world is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus slowly wears down the immune system of a patient, up until a point where the body can no longer fight off infections, which is when the patient develops Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Read moreMost people in Singapore would not know of people who are HIV-positive. This is because there is a stigma that is attached to the virus; many HIV-positive patients feel much safer not revealing their status to others. In fact, there are about 500 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Singapore every year – when patients
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that once caused an epidemic when it was first discovered – the virus can develop into AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, which destroys the body’s immune system, causing death. Fortunately, advancements in medicine have helped healthcare practitioners understand the virus better, and new
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has infected over 35 million people all over the world. In later stages, the virus could evolve into the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, in which a patient’s organs begin to fail as their immune system is greatly weakened. Because of the
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is considered one of the scariest sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the world. This is because there is no cure for the virus, and it can develop into the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is painful and life-threatening. While protecting ourselves against HIV is important, we should also better
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), which can infect any human being on the planet. HIV is typically transmitted when blood or sexual fluids such as seminal, vaginal and anal fluids enter the bloodstream. The virus is incurable, and, in the later stages, will develop into Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). HIV is incurable and, in the later stages, will wear down the immune system to a point where the body can no longer combat infections, causing death. This later stage is called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). For those who suspect that they
Read moreWhen a person is diagnosed with HIV, it can feel incredibly devastating. While HIV is no longer a “death sentence” as it was in the past, being told you have an incurable disease can take a toll on your mental health, and greatly affect how you live your everyday life. The foremost source of support
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