What is VCT?
VCT stands for voluntary counselling and testing. It is when a person chooses to undergo HIV and Aids counselling so that they can make an informed decision about whether to be tested for HIV.
The government is encouraging all citizens to be tested for HIV and residents can be tested at any of the City's health facilities.
Even if a person is not infected with HIV, testing gives them the opportunity to gain more knowledge about HIV and Aids and better understand the counselling process and how it can benefit them.
If you are not infected with HIV, VCT can motivate you to remain HIV-negative, and better accept those who are infected with the virus. It also gives you the opportunity to learn how to stay as healthy as possible for a longer time.
A main benefit of VCT is that if you are infected, you can find out how to live positively with HIV. Positive living means living with HIV and Aids in such a way that you take control of your physical, social, emotional and spiritual life.
It means keeping a positive outlook on life and not giving up.
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