HIV self-test kits reveal high rates

More than 30,000 HIV self-test kits have been distributed nationwide under a free online service, revealing infection rates nearly three times higher than the national average, says the Stand by You project.

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Since 2022, the project has provided free counselling, risk assessments, HIV self-test kits, and education on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections through its Line account. In 2025, it was also integrated into the Universal Healthcare Scheme. To date, over 500,000 people have accessed the Stand by You account, with 160,000 using its services.