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====Testing Facilities====
====Testing Facilities====
* [https://www.better2know.co.za/ Better2Know]: "If you are worried you may have an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Better2Know can help you to get tested in Johannesburg. Whether you are concerned about HIV or another STI you can choose a test to suit your needs. Better2Know offers individual tests for specific STIs or you can choose one of our comprehensive sexual health screens. Our service in Johannesburg is available 7 days a week. Your highly accurate test results will be available quickly by telephone, email or SMS or you can view them by logging in to our secure patient area. Should your result show an infection, do not worry. Better2Know will ensure that you have access to the best advice and treatment." Locations throughout Johannesburg. Click [https://www.better2know.co.za/centres/city/johannesburg here] to view locations.
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.za/hiv-stis/ Marie Stopes]: "At Marie Stopes you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 14 centres across South Africa, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us on 0800 11 77 85."


====Support====
====Support====


* National Association of People living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) : PO Box 66, Germiston 1400, E-mail: napnat@sn.apc.org, Phone: +27 11 872 0975, Fax: +27 011 872 1343
HIV/AIDS Organizations (credit to [http://www.thebody.com/index/hotlines/south_africa.html TheBody.com] for much of this information):
 
* [http://www.napwasa.org/ National Association of People living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA]): "Provides counseling, destigmatization programs, advocacy, assistance in organizing and awareness." PO Box 66, Germiston 1400, E-mail: napnat@sn.apc.org, Phone: +27 11 872 0975, Fax: +27 011 872 1343
* AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA): A regional partnership of non-governmental organizations working together to promote a human rights based approach to  
* AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA): A regional partnership of non-governmental organizations working together to promote a human rights based approach to  
* Red Ribbon: Provides general information, advice on living with HIV, and information on legal issues surrounding HIV.
* [http://www.redribbon.co.za/home.php Red Ribbon]: "Provides general information, advice on living with HIV, and information on legal issues surrounding HIV."
* Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service: Provides policy analysis, outreach, capacity-building assistance, and current information in the field of HIV/AIDS research.
* [http://www.safaids.net/ Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service]: "Provides policy analysis, outreach, capacity-building assistance, and current information in the field of HIV/AIDS research."
* AIDSDATA: Database of South African HIV/AIDS organizations.
* [https://www.info4africa.org.za/ AIDSDATA]: "Database of South African HIV/AIDS organizations."
* HOPE Cape Town Association (Deutsch, English)
* [http://www.aids-update.org.za/ HIV/AIDS Update: A South African Information and Service Centre]: "Newsletters and support in South Africa."
HIV/AIDS outreach and education in Capetown, South Africa.
* [http://www.soulcity.org.za/ Soul City Institute of Health & Development Communication]
* HIV/AIDS Update: A South African Information and Service Centre
* [www.info4africa.org.za The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking]: "A Web site showcasing approaches to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa."
Newsletters and support in South Africa.
Soul City Institute of Health & Development Communication
The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking
A Web site showcasing approaches to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa.
National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS
Provides counseling, destigmatization programs, advocacy, assistance in organizing and awareness.


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