Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Kenya: Night HIV Tests Attract 170 People

Some 170 people have been tested for HIV in Malindi in the past three days.

The night voluntary HIV testing is spearheaded by Moonlight Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT).

A Moonlight official said those who turned up were encouraged by the "safety of darkness."

"It was surprising that a lot of men turned up for the tests. Many of them told us the night was a big incentive because few people would see them," said the official who requested anonymity.read more

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