World AIDS Day 2018: Offers and promotions in Munich

December 1st is World AIDS Day. In recent days, the Bavarian week of HIV testing is taking place. In Munich, therefore, various actions and events take place to inform about the disease and to fight against prejudice and exclusion.

Under the motto "Do you have HIV?" This is good for me! "This year, December 1st will be World AIDS Day. Around 86,000 people in Germany live with the IH virus. Although AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease whose treatment and infection can be prevented by medication, many patients still suffer from prejudice and exclusion. Munich Aids Help is the contact person for people living with HIV / AIDS. On the occasion of World AIDS Day, she organizes various events and actions that are constantly updated under this link.

The Munich Department of Health and Environment (RGU) is also actively supporting the action launched by the Bavarian Ministry of Health under the motto "The HIV test now!". The Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STI) Counseling Center provides free, anonymous and confidential counseling on HIV and AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. In addition, tests are proposed. The address offers men and women of all ages and living conditions.

The hours of opening of the consultation center for hours of consultation without appointment are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 to 11 hours, Tuesday from 14 to 18 hours and Thursday from 14 to 15 hours. Telephone advice: Monday to Thursday from 8h to 11h and from 14h to 15h and Tuesday from 14h to 18h. More information here.