CG Monthly Meeting

The main purpose of a monthly meeting with other Positive MSM, is to provide general HIV information sharing and a social meeting with other Positive MSM. Some Positive MSM feel alone in their fight with HIV. By coming to our monthly meeting, they know they are not alone. There is also a sharing session where each member would introduce themselves and update the group on their health status or ask any questions that they may have. This way one can share their experiences with each other on how they are coping with living with HIV at various stages of the infection.

The session lasts about 2 hours with a dinner provided. The average attendance for each meeting is about 30 members.

Topics generally discussed at CG Monthly Meetings

• Information regarding HIV and AIDS
• Disclosure
• Opportunistic Infections: symptoms and management
• HIV law in Singapore and worldwide
• Travel with HIV/AIDS
• Stigma, discrimination and human rights
• STIs, safer sex, re-infection and sexuality
• Nutrition and positive living
• Bereavement
• Treatment and antiretroviral therapies
• Adherence to medication
• Personal assertiveness and self-esteem
• Planning for the Future / Financial planning