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5 Reasons female condoms need more attention
Sex & Pregnancy

5 Reasons female condoms need more attention

When you hear the word “condom” what immediately comes to mind? Probably the male condom right chomas? But what about the female condom? You may h...

Myths about HIV Prevention
Health

Myths about HIV Prevention

Misconceptions about how you contract HIV are really dangerous and contribute to HIV stigma. Here are a few myths about HIV prevention.

Have you and your partner spoken about HIV?
Love & Relationships

Have you and your partner spoken about HIV?

If you’re in a relationship, it’s important to have a conversation about HIV with your partner, and how to keep each other safe. Here’s a little motivation to help you have that conversation.

6 HIV-related opportunistic infections
Health

6 HIV-related opportunistic infections

The effect of HIV is to multiply in the body and damage the immune system by making it weak. Here are 6 examples of HIV-related opportunistic infections. 

Vertical vs horizontal HIV transmission
Health

Vertical vs horizontal HIV transmission

In adults, the main routes of transmission can be horizontal whilst in kids, it is mostly vertical. You might be asking, so what does that even mean? Here’s a breakdown. 

What is PEP? 
Health

What is PEP? 

PEP is the process of taking antiretroviral medication (ART) as soon as possible after potential exposure. Find out more here:

Choma Loves: 4 HIV awareness programmes 
Inspiration

Choma Loves: 4 HIV awareness programmes 

There are organisations dedicated to helping people understand HIV, and decrease stigma. Here are 4 organisations that are dedicated to educating and creating awareness around HIV.

 

4 Types of HIV tests
Health

4 Types of HIV tests

Have you ever wondered if there are different types of HIV tests? Well, yes, there are Choma. Here are the 4 types of HIV tests that exist.

What is PrEP?
Health

What is PrEP?

When HIV was first discovered, it was viewed with a lot of fear and seen as a deadly disease. Thankfully, it can be prevented and managed better. Read more.

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