Sexy Health Includes Knowing Your HIV Status – Kelowna Capital News

Jul 27, 2015

Knowing your HIV status is an important part of a healthy sex life and a good relationship.

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is partnering with Interior Health on a campaign that aims to destigmatize HIV and AIDS and encourage all First Nations and Aboriginal peoples, along with all sexually active adults in the region, to get an HIV test.

The partnership between the two health authorities is part of the “My Health Is Sexy” campaign, a public awareness campaign launched by Interior Health on World AIDS Day last year to promote HIV testing. It is estimated that approximately 3,500 people in BC are living with HIV but are unaware of their status.  The FNHA supports frequent HIV testing for all First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC to determine their status, and to ensure those living with HIV are engaged with care providers who will help them access and benefit from treatment.

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