NEWS AND UPDATES

The ACT Issue 33

The ACT Issue 33 Is Out !!

Art Against AIDS 2006 - Results

The result is out !! View it here!!

Notice

Local (Updated: 28 Nov 2006)

Anonymous Test Site

In view of the Singapore AIDS Conference,
the Anonymous Test Site at DSC will be closed on
Saturday, 2nd December 2006.

The testing service will resume from Tuesday onwards.

About HIV Art Exhibition -
The Challenge & The Hope

Local (Updated: 27 Nov 2006)

Action for AIDS (AFA) is proud to present two visual arts exhibition to raise awareness of the issues and stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS - HIV Art Exhibition: The Challenge & The Hope and the Digital Art Against AIDS.

Rubber Ball

Local (Updated: 27 Nov 2006)

Rubber Ball (AFA) In Support of Action For Aids
3rd Dec 2006 (Sunday) @ Attica Too

Attica Too is located at:
3A River Valley Road #01-03 Clarke Quay Singapore 179020

Opening Hours: 11pm - 6am

SEXPO 2006 Photographs

Local (Updated: 25 Nov 2006)

[ View them here ]

*Think Again

Local (Updated: 14 Nov 2006)

Successful HIV prevention depends on changing risk behaviors, not simply knowledge of HIV and how it is transmitted.

Singapore AIDS Conference 2006

Local (Updated: 2 Nov 2006)

5th Singapore AIDS Conference
HIV in Singapore
- The Challenge and The Hope

Art Against AIDS 2006

Local (Updated: 20 Oct 2006)

Submission deadline for Art Against AIDS competition has been extended till 13 November.

The Seven Month Itch

Local (Updated: 16 Oct 2006)

The Seven Month Itch

Co-presented by Action for Aids and The Necessary Stage

Jason and Daniel have been in a relationship for seven months. One day, Jason meets a man at a club, and has unprotected sex with him. Although he regrets his action, it is too late. He has betrayed the trust of his partner. Worst of all, he may be infected.

Will he be brave enough to take an HIV-test?
Will he confess his infidelity to his partner?

This interactive play will be presented in an informal setting and will involve audience participation.

Click here to book tickets now. *The event is over.

New Range of STI Postcards

Local (Updated: 14 Oct 2006)

STI Postcards Click On the Thumbnail to View the Full Postcard

Anonymous Testing
And Counselling Service

Local (Updated: 09 Oct 2006)

This is the only place where anonymous testing is available in Singapore (i.e. you do not need to provide your identity). No personal particulars are recorded even with positive results.

Now you can test for both HIV & Syphilis at the same time. Please take note of the change in operating hours.

Report and Financial Statements

Local (Updated: 27 Sep 2006)

ACTION FOR AIDS REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2005

The statement is ready for download

Singapore AIDS Conference 2006

Local (Updated: 25 Sep 2006)

5th Singapore AIDS Conference
HIV in Singapore
- The Challenge and The Hope

The theme of the 5th SAC is – “HIV in Singapore - The Challenge and The hope”.

This year we welcome the Health Promotion Board as the third organizer of the SAC. HPB has been supportive of the SAC from the first conference, and this year it has taken on a much bigger role in the programme planning. We also welcome clinicians and NGOs from the Riau islands who will present some of their programmes.

Mark the date for the 5th SAC, we hope to see you there.

Meet the Enemy Within Us

Local (Updated: 08 Sep 2006)

In 2005, four out of five persons diagnosed with HIV infection at the Anonymous Test Site were MSMs.4.3% of all MSM clients at the test site tested positive for HIV. 71 more MSMs were notified with HIV infection.

In the MSM community, the incidence of early infectious Syphilis increased by 84% and Gonorrhoea by 64%.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the MSMs are escalating and we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

Come and join us to find out more about how STIs affect you and most importantly, the precautions you need to take!

Dr Martin Chio, Associate Consultant Dermatologist from the National Skin Centre & DSC clinic will be our speaker.

Art Against AIDS 2006

Local (Updated: 01 Aug 2006)

Action for AIDS, Singapore (AfA) today announced the launch of this year’s national Art Against AIDS competition. This competition is one of AfA’s key events in their calendar of outreach and educational events. This year, and in keeping with the times, the competition has gone digital.

Art Against AIDS uses art to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and encourages community participation in HIV/AIDS prevention in Singapore – particularly among the youth.

For the first time, the competition will cover 4 categories: digital photography, animation, video and graphic design. Participants are encouraged to make a strong statement – and visual impact – about HIV/AIDS by creating their own original digital media works.

SWEAT.13 : SPACE

Local (Updated: 28 Jul 2006)

‘Cos AIDS Isn't Sexy
Action For AIDS's new drive to help single women stay HIV negative

Local (Updated: 21 Jul 2006)

SINGAPORE , 19 July 2006 -- TWO-THIRDS OF WOMEN WITH HIV ARE IN THEIR 20s AND 30s. THIS IS NOT SEXY AND IT IS PREVENTABLE. BETTER EDUCATION, PRECAUTIONS AND EMPOWERMENT ARE URGENTLY NEEDED.

In a bid to educate and empower single women, Action for AIDS, Singapore (AFA), a non-governmental organisation, is launching a 6 month long drive, from July 2006 to December 2006, at various pubs to help single women protect themselves against HIV infection.

First ever Mandarin AIDS Seminar
held in Singapore

Local (Updated: 21 Jun 2006)

AIDS Awareness Mandarin Seminar AIDS has stealthily permeated our community. It is time for the MSM community be equipped and empowered with the necessary knowledge and information. SGBOY and Oogachaga has arranged a mandarin seminar on AIDS Awareness. Come and listen to our speaker on how to prevent and deal with the dreaded infection. [ An extract from SgBoy on this event. ]

SWEAT.12 : PRIDE

Local (Updated: 19 Jun 2006)

The Enemy Within

Local (Updated: 05 Jun 2006)

HIV and STI rates increasing among men who have sex with men (MSM)

In 2005, four out of five persons diagnosed with HIV infection at the Anonymous Test Site were MSM. Of all MSM clients at the test site, 4.3 percent tested positive for HIV. Seventy-one more MSM were notified with HIV infection.

First ever Mandarin AIDS Seminar
held in Singapore

Local (Updated: 01 Jun 2006)

Playboy Mansion

Local (Updated: 28 Jul 2006)

Candlelight Memorial 2006 Photographs

Local (Updated: 22 May 2006)

[ View them here ]

2006 Singapore AIDS
Candlelight Memorial

Local (Updated: 15 May 2006)

Join Us for 2006 Singapore AIDS Candlelight Memorial Sunday, 21 May 2006, Campus Green, Singapore Management University, 7.00pm onwards [ 2006 Singapore AIDS Candlelight Memorial Details ] [ An extract from MSM Resource on this event. ] [ CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL ]

Singapore HIV/ AIDS Statistics 2005

Local (Updated: 01 May 2006)

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has released official data on HIV/ AIDS for the year 2005. Although it shows an overall decrease in the total number of new infections reported compared to the previous year (255 new cases in year 2005, compared to 311 new cases in year 2004), homosexual (male-to-male) transmission accounted for 25% of new infections compared to 23% in year 2004, marking a 2% increase. more @ [ Singapore HIV/ AIDS Statistics 2005 ]

2006 MSM survey

Local (Updated: 06 Apr 2006)

Help us by taking a few minutes of your time to complete the following survey. Your participation is highly valued and will have a significant impact on the future of AIDS campaigns targeting MSM. Fifteen minutes of your time is all you need to give a voice to the important issue of HIV prevention. It takes so little, but means so much. [ An extract from Fridae's News on this event. ] [ www.2006msmsurvey.com ] *The survey is over.