Category: HIV

  • The Biggest HIV Prevention Mistakes People Make After a Low-Risk Exposure

    The Biggest HIV Prevention Mistakes People Make After a Low-Risk Exposure

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    Medically reviewed by

    Dr Ashish Arora

    Every week, I speak to people who are terrified they may have contracted HIV. Many have already spent hours on Google. Some have visited multiple doctors. Some have taken several HIV tests despite repeated negative results. What is surprising? Most of them had little or no realistic risk of HIV transmission. The biggest mistake people…

  • NMC Warns of HIV and Hepatitis Risk from Unsafe Injections

    NMC Warns of HIV and Hepatitis Risk from Unsafe Injections

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    Unsafe Injections Can Spread HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C In a significant public health warning, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges and healthcare institutions across India to strictly follow safe injection practices after concerns about the transmission of blood-borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV). The…

  • Difference Between HIV Rapid Test and Lab Test

    Difference Between HIV Rapid Test and Lab Test

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    HIV testing has become faster, safer, and more accurate than ever before. But many people still get confused between an HIV rapid test and a laboratory HIV test. Questions like: Understanding the difference can help you choose the right test at the right time. What Is an HIV Rapid Test? An HIV rapid test is…

  • HIV & STD Testing for MSM in India: What You Should Know

    HIV & STD Testing for MSM in India: What You Should Know

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being—yet many men who have sex with men (MSM) in India still face confusion, stigma, or fear when it comes to HIV and STD testing. The good news? Today, testing in India is more accessible, confidential, and MSM-friendly than ever. This guide covers everything you need to…

  • Dating Someone with HIV: What You Need to Know (2026 Guide)

    Dating Someone with HIV: What You Need to Know (2026 Guide)

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    Dating someone with HIV can feel overwhelming at first—especially if you’re unsure about the risks, safety, and emotional aspects involved. The truth is, with modern medical advancements and the right knowledge, dating a person living with HIV can be safe, fulfilling, and completely normal. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know—from…

  • Where to Get an Anonymous HIV Test in Delhi

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    Getting tested for HIV is a responsible step toward protecting your health—but concerns about privacy often stop people from taking that step. The good news is that anonymous HIV testing in Delhi is easily accessible, confidential, and hassle-free. In this guide, we’ll explain where to get tested, how anonymous testing works, and why choosing a…

  • The Right process of HIV testing in India

    The Right process of HIV testing in India

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    When Should You Do an HIV Test? There are three broad situations: ✔️After a Possible Exposure In such cases, testing is important — but timing matters (more on window period below). ✔️ Before Surgery or Medical Procedures Hospitals may advise HIV testing before surgery as part of routine pre-operative evaluation. ✔️ Voluntary Routine Testing You…

  • Difference Between Government & Private HIV Testing in Delhi

    Difference Between Government & Private HIV Testing in Delhi

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    Getting tested for HIV is a responsible and important step for your health. In Delhi, HIV testing is available through government hospitals and centres as well as private clinics and labs. While both aim to detect HIV accurately, there are key differences in privacy, waiting time, convenience, and patient experience. This blog explains the difference…

  • How soon can HIV be detected by a blood test?

    How soon can HIV be detected by a blood test?

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    Medically reviewed by

    anil

    When it comes to HIV testing, one of the most common questions people have is: How soon can HIV be detected after exposure? The answer depends on the type of test used and the body’s natural response to the virus. Understanding the window period of HIV tests is important, so you can get accurate results…

  • Lenacapavir: The Future of HIV Treatment & PrEP — But What About India?

    Lenacapavir: The Future of HIV Treatment & PrEP — But What About India?

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    Medically reviewed by

    DrSafeHands

    If you follow global HIV breakthroughs, you’ve surely heard about Lenacapavir — a revolutionary twice-a-year injection that’s changing how we think about HIV prevention (PrEP) and treatment (ART). Approved under the brand names Sunlenca® (for treatment) and Yeztugo® (for PrEP), Lenacapavir is hailed for its convenience: just one injection every six months instead of daily…