AfA Singapore

16/04/2026

Take Control of Your Health: HIV Self-Testing with AfA

Knowing your status is a powerful step in taking care of yourself and your partners.

At AfA, we are committed to making testing more accessible, discreet, and stress-free. In this video, we show you how simple it is to use an HIV self-test kit from the comfort of your own home.

Whether it’s your first time or your regular check-up, self-testing offers a private way to stay informed.

What you’ll learn:
- Where to get a kit in Singapore.
- How to use the HIV self-test kit correctly.
- What to do after you get your results.

Resources:
- Order a Self-Test Kit: afa.org.sg/merch
- Anonymous Testing Service (ATS): afa.org.sg/ats
- Find our Mobile Testing Service (MTS) van at a location near you to purchase a HIVST, or for convenient HIV testing: afa.org.sg/mts

Remember, early diagnosis leads to better health outcomes. Let’s work together toward Getting to Zero.

Video production credit: . Thank you!

03/04/2026

AfA Singapore wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful Good Friday! Blessings be upon you on this holiday weekend. 🙏⛪🕊️

26/03/2026

Ageing with HIV?
Learn how to live fully, age well, and stay strong.
Learn more at thrivingwithHIV.afa.org.sg

This health message is intended for audiences in Singapore only and brought to you by GSK.

If you require any medical information, please consult your healthcare provider.

For reporting of adverse events, please write to sg.drugsafety@gsk.com.

All images used in this material are for illustration purposes only.

© 2026 GSK group of companies or its licensor.
GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd, 23 Rochester Park, Singapore 139234, registered in Singapore
No. 198102938K Tel: + 65 62328338 Fax: + 65 62919737
GSK is not responsible for third party website content.
NP-SG-HVU-SMP-260001 | Approval Date: March 2026

21/03/2026

✨🌙 💚 Eid Mubarak! May this festive day of Hari Raya Puasa fill your heart with love and compassion for all. Best wishes from AfA Singapore! 💚🌙✨

Please note that Anonymous Testing Service is closed today (21st March 2026) for the public holiday and will resume on Tuesday, 24th March 2026.

18/03/2026

AfA’s Anonymous Testing Service will be closed on Saturday, 21/3/2026 for the Hari Raya Puasa public holiday. It will resume services on Tuesday, 24/3/2026.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

HIV testing services are on both walk-in and appointment basis. Appointment booking can be done at testing.afa.org.sg/booking (Link in bio).

More info: afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel (Link in bio) for MTS operational dates and locations.

09/03/2026

Undetectable = Untransmittable.
Two words. Life-changing impact.
Learn more about why U=U matters for people with HIV and beyond.
Learn more at thrivingwithHIV.afa.org.sg

This health message is intended for audiences in Singapore only and brought to you by GSK.

If you require any medical information, please consult your healthcare provider.

For reporting of adverse events, please write to sg.drugsafety@gsk.com.

All images used in this material are for illustration purposes only.

© 2026 GSK group of companies or its licensor.
GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd, 23 Rochester Park, Singapore 139234, registered in Singapore
No. 198102938K Tel: + 65 62328338 Fax: + 65 62919737
GSK is not responsible for third party website content.
NP-SG-HVU-SMP-260001 | Approval Date: March 2026

04/03/2026

ST Forum: Community-Based Anonymous STI Testing Will Improve Access to Sexual Healthcare

We welcome The Straits Times’ recent spotlight on s*xual health in Singapore (Fear and shame surrounding s*xual health means many suffer in silence, say experts, 24 Feb).

In our experience, while there has been significant attention paid to HIV, many are less aware of the more common bacterial STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis. These infections are easily missed as they are often asymptomatic, but if left untreated can lead to serious complications, including infertility and increased HIV susceptibility. However, they are treatable and curable when diagnosed early.

AfA had been providing anonymous, community-based HIV testing for over 30 years. For a period of time, we provided anonymous, community-based syphilis testing from 2006 and gonorrhoea and chlamydia from 2020. Unfortunately, in 2023, these services were discontinued due to changes in regulations. While notifications for STIs other than HIV do not require personal identifiers, accessing s*xual healthcare can be daunting for many.

This fear is not driven only by statutory reporting requirements. Many of our clients report stigmatising experiences when seeking s*xual healthcare from mainstream healthcare providers, especially when discussing s*x outside of heteros*xual marriage. Others simply feel more comfortable talking to trained peer counsellors in the community setting.

Cost is another significant barrier. Private STI testing can run into hundreds of dollars. Public testing, while subsidised often involves time off work, long waits and increasingly higher costs. For example, the price of a PCR test for gonorrhoea/chlamydia doubled between 2023 and 2025. When affordability, accessibility and privacy concerns intersect, the result is delayed or deferred testing and continued transmission.

We feel that AfA’s community-based service model can address some of these issues. We used to be able to provide STI tests in the evenings and on weekends, and in accessible locations like the heartlands and nightlife hotspots. For many, these were the only settings where they felt safe enough to test. In order to improve s*xual health services, we must remove structural and psychological barriers to seeking care.

We urge the Ministry of Health to work with community partners to expand anonymous, community-based STI testing as part of a comprehensive and effective public health strategy.

Fikri Alkhatib
Senior Manager, Clinical Services and Community Research

Action for AIDS Singapore (AfA)

ST Forum link: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-community-based-anonymous-sti-testing-will-improve-access-to-s*xual-healthcare

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

Curious about what goes into making a condom? 💡

AfA and Sagami are joining hands this March for a unique, hands-on experience! At Sagami Workshop, you will be guided through materials, design, and manufacturing. In fact, we will show you exactly how condoms are tested for quality and safety. Plus, this session is FREE!

Date: 15 March 2026
Time: 1400 - 1600
Venue: 9 Kelantan Lane, #05-01, Singapore 208628

Because everyone deserves to feel confident and safe. 💙

🔗 Reserve your spot via the link in our bio!
(https://bit.ly/AfACondomMakingWS)

01/03/2026

Zero Discrimination Day happens every 1 March where everyone has the right to live a dignified life without stigma and discrimination. For us its in our everyday conversation with each other and how we often forget that we are chatting with another human across our phone in the apps. Typing out more can be a chore now but believe us, it will be worth it.

17/02/2026

🍊🐎万马奔腾!🐎🍊

Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year public holiday, from all of us at AfA Singapore! May this year bring great vigour, energy, and momentum as you achieve your goals.
🧧 🏮🏮

Please note that Anonymous Testing Service is closed from 17th - 18th Feb 2026 for the public holiday and will resume on 21st Feb 2026.