HIV acquisition and HIV transmission through sexual intercourse are two very different things. The former relates to an HIV negative individual being infected by an HIV positive person whilst the later is about an HIV positive individual infecting an HIV negative person.
That may seems obvious or hair splitting, but when it comes to ending the spread of HIV in the population, it is very important to understand the difference between HIV acquisition and HIV transmission.
HIV acquisition can be regarded as a dynamic and active process in the person exposed to …

The city-cum-state of Singapore is to implement an opt-out screening for HIV in its public hospitals. So far so good. Early detection means a better follow up, an early initiation of treatment, an opportunity to reduce further transmission, and an extended life expectancy.

“Cracked”
Tan Ngiap Heng

Many studies have found that VCT (Voluntary Counselling and Testing) is an effective strategy for facilitating the behaviour-changes necessary to an effective HIV prevention and for providing early access to care and support. But VCT is not very useful without access to treatment. This may explain …