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'Testing isn't weakness': New drive targets rising HIV risks among men

Douglas Bosire, Acting NSDCC CEO speaks to media about the worrying trend of HIV infections and deaths. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]

Dennis*, 31, finds the idea of visiting a clinic for an HIV test unnecessary and intrusive. Despite having multiple girlfriends, he insists on using condoms and avoids partners he considers high risk.

“Testing for HIV has never crossed my mind. I use protection every time to protect myself,” he told The Standard.

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