Support For People Living With HIV & Aids"

18/04/2026

The Journey to a Final Negative Result For A Child Born From HIV + Mothers (Testing Schedule)

The testing schedule for an HIV-exposed infant is a careful process designed to catch any possible transmission at different stages of growth. We start right at birth (or first contact) using a DBS (Dried Blood Spot) test. This early test is done to see if the baby contracted the virus while still in the uterus. By pricking the heel or big toe, we get the blood needed to look for the virus itself.

​The second test happens at 6 weeks. This is a critical point because we are checking for any transmission that might have occurred during the delivery process. Even with the best care, small injuries or blood exchange during birth can happen. Testing at 6 weeks gives us enough time to see if the virus has appeared in the baby's system following the delivery.

​As the baby grows, we test again at 6 months and 9 months using DBS. Since we advise exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, these tests are vital to ensure the baby remains negative while consuming breast milk. Even with good adherence to "sweets" by the mother, we never take a chance and continue monitoring the baby's status closely.

​At 12 months (1 year), the process changes slightly. We start with a rapid test (Determine). If this is positive, we confirm it with a DBS test rather than a second rapid test like Bioline. Because DBS results can take time to return from the lab, we start the child on treatment immediately as a precaution. If the DBS eventually comes back negative, we can stop the treatment and perform a follow-up test to be absolutely certain.

​The final stretch includes tests at 18 months and 24 months. These follow the same "Rapid test confirmed by DBS" protocol. Once a child reaches 2 years of age and receives a negative result, we can finally and joyfully declare the child HIV-negative. This two-year journey of testing is what ensures our children can grow up healthy and free from the virus.

15/02/2026

Don't give up 🙏.

One day some day you will be Undetectable

Hello Dr. HIV, so sometime back in 2004, I was diagnosed with HIV😩. I was really hurt by this news and couldn't accept it. The worst part is that at the time I was tested, I was with some of my family members, as it was just a random testing I wasn't too prepared for.

With the extreme stigma my family had for HIV back then, I told them I would not take drugs and eventually everyone agreed, saying the test might have been wrong. So we left the hospital and went home. Time passed and everyone was praising me while blaming the people who tested me, saying this whole HIV thing is a demon. We were actually doing fine, eating well and the like; I stayed healthy.

But deep down, I was still thinking about it until about 6-7 years went by, when my health started deteriorating. No matter how well I ate, I started losing weight and getting frequent illnesses like diarrhea and flu that wouldn't resolve. Eventually, I knew this was now HIV, and I also remembered what the doctor said: "Once your CD4 drops, you'll come running for treatment, the choice is yours" 😂😩😩.

I sat down and made a bold decision before it was too late or before I developed a much more visible condition like TB or herpes zoster. I went to the hospital and requested to be tested. Ladies and gentlemen, it showed a very positive result 🥺🥺. I didn't even waste time; I enrolled in treatment. That's how my journey of being on "sweets" commenced.

But as for my family, guess what? I never told them I started treatment 😂. It's a thing I have kept to myself up to now. Now, what saddens me is that they use me as an example to say, "See, he was tested positive and he has never taken any treatment and he is very fine" 🥺🥺.

I can't open up; they will look down on me as they perceive HIV to be a dangerous disease for those who involve themselves in promiscuous behavior. But I am here to say that once you are diagnosed, don't wait for your CD4 to drop. Even if I delayed, I risked myself developing more severe diseases. Enroll fast on sweets and enjoy your life. I have been consistent and my viral load is undetectable. I have a son who is negative and my baby mama is negative.

31/01/2026

U = U

Am I WRONG or RIGHT 🤔

A person living with HIV who is consistently taking their SWEETs and has an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus sexually.

28/01/2026

Drink enough water daily

Drinking enough water is very very important 🤤 for your body to process HIV medication effectively and safely. Staying hydrated helps your kidneys filter the treatment, reduces common side effects like headaches or fatigue, and ensures your immune system stays strong by flushing out toxins. Making a habit of drinking water throughout the day is one of the simplest ways to support your health journey and keep your body functioning at its best.

25/01/2026

Don't Rush to save yourself

🚨 Top 10 Things You Must Check Before Sexxual Intimacy (No Matter How H***y You Are!)

👇Let’s keep it safe, respectful and enjoyable.

22/01/2026

22/01/2026

Stay Positive all the time

21/01/2026

Let's Educate Ourselves on this one

Why Mosquitoes Cannot Spread HIV

It is a common fear: "If a mosquito bites someone living with HIV and then bites me, will I get infected?" The simple answer is No. Even if you share a room with someone living with HIV, mosquitoes are not a threat.

When a mosquito bites, it sucks blood into its gut. In a human, HIV finds specific cells to live in. In a mosquito, the virus is simply digested as food along with the blood. The virus is destroyed before the mosquito ever bites the next person.

A common mistake is thinking a mosquito works like a syringe. It does not. A mosquito has two separate "pipes." One pipe sucks blood up, and a completely different pipe injects saliva. The blood it took from the previous person never enters the next person.

Even if a mosquito had HIV on its mouthparts (which is very unlikely), the amount would be so tiny that it could never cause an infection. You would need to be bitten by millions of infected mosquitoes at the exact same time for there to be enough virus to even try to cause an infection.

You cannot get HIV from sharing a room, sharing a bed, or being bitten by the same insects as someone living with the virus. Stigma is often based on fear, but science gives us peace of mind.
Stay safe and stay informed.
DR HIV
🧬 Science | Treatment | Vitality

02/01/2026

Support For People Living With HIV & Aids"

Good evening house,
I pray this new year brings good tidings to us all, amen 🙏.

One of our brothers sent this to me, please help a brother 🙏

God bless you all

Hello Compliment of the season to you the beautiful one ❤️

I am a vibrant young man of 41 years old, single dad.

I'm from the Eastern part of Nigeria.
HIV positive challenged (Undetected), meaning I can't infect or transmit to any.

Am based in lagos state of Nigeria.

09160397189
DM pls, WhatsApp only pls let's connect.

Please 🙏 serious minded only.

02/01/2026

11/12/2025

Here's the latest on HIV and AIDS ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵:

- New infections are on the rise in Lagos, with over 9,000 cases reported this year alone.

- The global HIV response is facing a funding crisis, which could lead to 6 million extra infections and 4 million more deaths by 2029.

- Some countries are increasing their domestic spending on HIV programs, but it's not enough to make up for the funding gap.

- New HIV infections have decreased by 40% and AIDS-related deaths by 56% since 2010, but there were still 1.3 million new infections in 2024.

- The number of people living with HIV is around 40 million, with 1,132,739 persons aged 13 years and older living with diagnosed HIV in the United States and 6 territories and freely associated states.
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