About AFA Anoymous HIV Testing

[Vometra]

Only go for anonymous testings. Dun even register with MOH if you are tested +ve.

[Guest safe test]

5 hours ago, Vometra said:

Only go for anonymous testings. Dun even register with MOH if you are tested +ve.

 

will be automatically registered as it is a communicable disease = must be registered with MOH. Read the small print of the testing at AFA.

that's why better to test in Malaysia or Thailand.

[vin8tan]

28 minutes ago, Guest safe test said:

 

will be automatically registered as it is a communicable disease = must be registered with MOH. Read the small print of the testing at AFA.

that's why better to test in Malaysia or Thailand.

Hi Safe Test, 

I'm Avin, and i've work at AfA. I can assure you that in the 20+ years that we have operated the AfA anonymous test site, we have done a great deal of justice for the community of persons living with HIV. We are, as our name suggest an anonymous test site, and will never provide any information to anyone without approval from the client, so no one is automatically registered. Hundreds have been diagnosed at our centre and we do our best to link them to care where they feel most comfortable with. We do not coerce anyone into accepting anything if they are uncomfortable with the arrangements.

We value the trust and relationship we have built with the communities we pledge to serve and will not do anything that is not in the interest of it. Our growing family of volunteers and supporters is a great testament to that.

[Guest safe test]

3 minutes ago, vin8tan said:

Hi Safe Test, 

I'm Avin, and i've work at AfA. I can assure you that in the 20+ years that we have operated the AfA anonymous test site, we have done a great deal of justice for the community of persons living with HIV. We are, as our name suggest an anonymous test site, and will never provide any information to anyone without approval from the client, so no one is automatically registered. Hundreds have been diagnosed at our centre and we do our best to link them to care where they feel most comfortable with. We do not coerce anyone into accepting anything if they are uncomfortable with the arrangements.

We value the trust and relationship we have built with the communities we pledge to serve and will not do anything that is not in the interest of it. Our growing family of volunteers and supporters is a great testament to that.

 

Thanks for clarification.

Then train your volunteers better. The last one at AFA told me that they need to do appointment with a doctor if tested positive!

[vin8tan]

5 minutes ago, Guest safe test said:

 

Thanks for clarification.

Then train your volunteers better. The last one at AFA told me that they need to do appointment with a doctor if tested positive!

could you PM me his name please? We will definitely investigate.

 

We go through audits and our protocols are considered to be one of the best, so we will continue to maintain that and provide more training where necessary. 

[kaze]

9 minutes ago, vin8tan said:

Hi Safe Test, 

I'm Avin, and i've work at AfA. I can assure you that in the 20+ years that we have operated the AfA anonymous test site, we have done a great deal of justice for the community of persons living with HIV. We are, as our name suggest an anonymous test site, and will never provide any information to anyone without approval from the client, so no one is automatically registered. Hundreds have been diagnosed at our centre and we do our best to link them to care where they feel most comfortable with. We do not coerce anyone into accepting anything if they are uncomfortable with the arrangements.

We value the trust and relationship we have built with the communities we pledge to serve and will not do anything that is not in the interest of it. Our growing family of volunteers and supporters is a great testament to that.

do allow me to vouch for AFA's anonymous testing.
for start, you do not use your IC to throughout the whole procedures - from registration all the way to receiving your results.

next, consultations will be done with their volunteers of which, the multiple times i've been there for testing, are all very well trained and well equipped with the knowledge to help you understand more on the matter of HIV and other STD related stuff.

also, consultations will be done in a room, on a 1 to 1 (unless exceptional cases) basis. they do not request to see your IC so if u dont feel comfortable letting them know your name, u're free to cook a name for yourself.

lastly, you are not allowed to take a pic of the results nor take away the test results cuz its highly confidential.

 

have faith in AFA that your anonymity is one of their highest priorities.

[Guest hiv]

My bf is a foreigner, when he was diagnosed at afa, the counsellor advised if he had someone to call to come get him as he was pretty emotional with the news. I think the counsellor met too many cases where the first question I asked about the testing was can he be re-tested, which a roll-eyed moment followed and a mention that the test is accurate.

 

Also at the state of emotional instability, information was requested by afa and was received which resulted in a boot of my bf out of this country within days. A loss of job, rental, without time to do a relocation ending with lots of stuff thrown away. On top of the emotional stress.

 

Should there be one thing to remember going to afa, is not to divulge information or get "advice" from afa as the information they provided might not be of your best interest when it comes to sg law. Your HIV won't go away even if you take time to finish the time before your next employment pass expire and you can always choose not to renew when the time comes than have a unerasable record in sg database, with unknown consequences.

[Guest Guest]

21 minutes ago, Guest hiv said:

My bf is a foreigner, when he was diagnosed at afa, the counsellor advised if he had someone to call to come get him as he was pretty emotional with the news. I think the counsellor met too many cases where the first question I asked about the testing was can he be re-tested, which a roll-eyed moment followed and a mention that the test is accurate.

 

Also at the state of emotional instability, information was requested by afa and was received which resulted in a boot of my bf out of this country within days. A loss of job, rental, without time to do a relocation ending with lots of stuff thrown away. On top of the emotional stress.

 

Should there be one thing to remember going to afa, is not to divulge information or get "advice" from afa as the information they provided might not be of your best interest when it comes to sg law. Your HIV won't go away even if you take time to finish the time before your next employment pass expire and you can always choose not to renew when the time comes than have a unerasable record in sg database, with unknown consequences.

 

From AFA website in the event the results tested positive... 

• Your counsellor will explain about and arrange for a confirmatory Western Blot test to be done at a future date.
• You will be advised to abstain from sexual contact until the results from the confirmation test is ready (around 10 days). You will also be advised of your legal obligation to inform all sexual partner(s)’s about your status and to adopt strictly safer sexual behaviour.
• An HIV positive guide book: “A Different View Changes Your Life” for a more in depth understanding of HIV/AIDS will be provided.
• The counsellor will request for your phone number and a name (this can be an alias) to be able to get in touch with you about the confirmation result.
• Once the confirmation result is ready, the counsellor will provide you with assistance and counselling during the first 6 months of local treatment.
• When you opt for local treatment, your results and particulars will still remain confidential, but no longer be anonymous. Only your doctor, counsellor and nurse will have access to this information.

[Vometra]

3 hours ago, Guest Guest said:

 

From AFA website in the event the results tested positive... 

• Your counsellor will explain about and arrange for a confirmatory Western Blot test to be done at a future date.
• You will be advised to abstain from sexual contact until the results from the confirmation test is ready (around 10 days). You will also be advised of your legal obligation to inform all sexual partner(s)’s about your status and to adopt strictly safer sexual behaviour.
• An HIV positive guide book: “A Different View Changes Your Life” for a more in depth understanding of HIV/AIDS will be provided.
• The counsellor will request for your phone number and a name (this can be an alias) to be able to get in touch with you about the confirmation result.
• Once the confirmation result is ready, the counsellor will provide you with assistance and counselling during the first 6 months of local treatment.
• When you opt for local treatment, your results and particulars will still remain confidential, but no longer be anonymous. Only your doctor, counsellor and nurse will have access to this information.

 

How did Dr Ler accessed the info on so many patients if only their doctor, counsellor and nurse have access?

 

Erm in SG, your phone number more or less is registered to you?

When I went for the anon tests, I declined to have them inform me of the result by phone. 

Maybe I'm a bit paranoid.

 

[Guest Guest]

4 hours ago, Guest Guest said:

 

From AFA website in the event the results tested positive... 

• Your counsellor will explain about and arrange for a confirmatory Western Blot test to be done at a future date.
• You will be advised to abstain from sexual contact until the results from the confirmation test is ready (around 10 days). You will also be advised of your legal obligation to inform all sexual partner(s)’s about your status and to adopt strictly safer sexual behaviour.
• An HIV positive guide book: “A Different View Changes Your Life” for a more in depth understanding of HIV/AIDS will be provided.
• The counsellor will request for your phone number and a name (this can be an alias) to be able to get in touch with you about the confirmation result.
• Once the confirmation result is ready, the counsellor will provide you with assistance and counselling during the first 6 months of local treatment.
• When you opt for local treatment, your results and particulars will still remain confidential, but no longer be anonymous. Only your doctor, counsellor and nurse will have access to this information.

Go and test their system as a foreigner and see if you can last 6 months in SG after being identified under SG law. 

[Guest GuestGuest]

11 hours ago, Guest hiv said:

My bf is a foreigner, when he was diagnosed at afa, the counsellor advised if he had someone to call to come get him as he was pretty emotional with the news. I think the counsellor met too many cases where the first question I asked about the testing was can he be re-tested, which a roll-eyed moment followed and a mention that the test is accurate.

 

Also at the state of emotional instability, information was requested by afa and was received which resulted in a boot of my bf out of this country within days. A loss of job, rental, without time to do a relocation ending with lots of stuff thrown away. On top of the emotional stress.

 

Should there be one thing to remember going to afa, is not to divulge information or get "advice" from afa as the information they provided might not be of your best interest when it comes to sg law. Your HIV won't go away even if you take time to finish the time before your next employment pass expire and you can always choose not to renew when the time comes than have a unerasable record in sg database, with unknown consequences.

same situation 10 years +++ back. volunteer was so anxious to make follow up appointment at hospital within a week as if i am going to drop dead next day. consider your options carefully first. local Singaporean.