AfA Singapore

29/07/2026

Boarding pass: confirmed. Action for AIDS Singapore is Bangkok-bound for the 10th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV, taking place 21–23 September 2026!

We're honoured to be an official endorser of this milestone 10th edition, and we'll also be presenting a poster at the workshop — sharing insights from our work in adolescent outreach and HIV prevention with a global community of researchers, practitioners, and advocates.

This workshop brings together voices working at the intersection of adolescent health, s*xual and reproductive health rights, and HIV prevention and care — exactly the conversations that matter most for young people's wellbeing.

As part of our endorsement, our community gets a little something too: enjoy 25% off registration with the code ENDOADOL2625. Whether you're a researcher, student, healthcare worker, or simply passionate about adolescent SRHR and HIV advocacy, this is your chance to be part of it.

See you in Bangkok!


Academic Medical Education

16/07/2026

Our Annual Report for 2025 is out! You can view it at afa.org.sg/annual-report-financial-statement-2025

Excerpt from the Executive Director's Message:

"2025 has been a year where we pushed ourselves to adapt to emerging challenges, try new approaches, and stay relevant to the people we serve. I feel both encouraged and grateful for how far we have come as an organisation and as a community. Most importantly, I am heartened by the way our supporters have rallied behind us, enabling us to achieve several key milestones over the year...

As a small organisation, none of these milestones have been possible without our volunteers who continue to be the backbone of AfA. We remain ever grateful to all our volunteers who stepped forward this year, contributing over 4,600 hours of their time. Alongside our staff, partners, and Board of Directors, their commitment is what keeps everything moving forward...
..Going into 2026, we know there will be challenges in sustaining funding, keeping up with changing behaviours, and reaching those who remain underserved. Nevertheless, the past year has shown us that we are able to adapt and respond to an evolving landscape. We remain optimistic about building on this momentum to strengthen our impact in the year ahead.

Thank you for your continued support and for working with us to end HIV in Singapore by 2030."

03/06/2026

31/05/2026

🏵️🌸 💛 Blessed Vesak Day! AfA Singapore wishes everyone a peaceful holiday filled with harmony and joy. 💛🌸🏵️

27/05/2026

🌙✨Eid Mubarak! ✨🕌 AfA Singapore wishes everyone a blessed Hari Raya Haji holiday! May this festive day bring peace and happiness to you and your loved ones.

Please note that Anonymous Testing Service is closed today (27th May 2026) for the public holiday and will resume on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.

25/05/2026

Are condoms the only way to safe s*x?

Come for our Safe Condom, Safe(r) S*x event to do good and learn more about s*xual health while having fun!

We offer an engaging, hands-on condom-making experience that shares essential condom knowledge. This unique workshop empowers individuals with the correct skills for condom use —encouraging effective contraception and helping prevent the spread of s*xually transmitted infections (STIs).

🌟 Workshop Highlights 🌟
✋ Hands-On Crafting: Make your own latex condom using a century-old traditional technique!
📚 Condom Essentials: Learn about size, material, packaging, and how to choose what’s right for you.
🔎 Quality & Safety: See how every Sagami condom is quality-tested for reliability, plus learn why l**e matters and how to pick the right one.
🦠 Learn more about HIV/STI, and the work that AfA does to support our community.
🎓 Take Home Something Special: Each participant receives a certificate and unique souvenirs!

Sign up now at the link in our bio!

Through this AfA x Sagami Condom Making Workshop, do good and learn more about s*xual health while having fun! We offer an engaging, hands-on condom-making experience that shares essential condom knowledge. This unique workshop empowers individuals with the correct skills for condom use —encouragi...

23/05/2026

AFA'S RESPONSE STATEMENT TO KEY HIV STATISTICS IN SINGAPORE 2025

In 2025, 166 new HIV cases were diagnosed in Singapore. This is an increase from 155 in 2024.

The increase from 151 to 166 new HIV cases in Singapore in 2025 is an alarm bell, we cannot be complacent when it comes to HIV prevention. While annual notification numbers may fluctuate, a not insubstantial increase after recent declines is concerning, particularly when more than half of new diagnoses continue to be detected at late stage of infection. This indicates that our current HIV prevention and testing programmes must still be improved.

This also highlights the need to strengthen Singapore’s HIV response strategy beyond awareness campaigns alone. We need to normalise regular HIV testing, reduce stigma and expand access to effective HIV prevention tools, especially Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP.

PrEP is one of the most effective HIV prevention tools available today but uptake in Singapore remains limited by cost, awareness and accessibility. To achieve our goal of ending HIV as a major health concern by 2030, we must have national programme that makes PrEP affordable, accessible and integrated into s*xual health/STI services. Countries in the region have already demonstrated that this can be done successfully. Malaysia’s national PrEP rollout is an example of what can be achieved when academia, government agencies, healthcare services and community organisations work together. We can and must do the same here in Singapore.

The availability of HIV self-testing kits in Singapore is an important step forward. Self-testing provides a confidential and convenient option for individuals who may be hesitant to visit a clinic, and we hope this will encourage earlier and more regular testing. However, self-testing must be accompanied by referral pathways for confirmatory testing, treatment (for positives), and prevention services (for negatives).

Reference for statistics: Communicable Diseases Agency - Update on HIV/AIDS in Singapore 2025

https://www.cda.gov.sg/news-and-events/update-on-hiv-aids-in-singapore-2025/

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

AfA’s Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) will be closed on 26/5, 27/5, & 30/5 (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Saturday). 26th & 30th May are eves of public holidays (Hari Raya Haji & Vesak Day) while 27th May is the Hari Raya Haji public holiday.

ATS will resume on Tuesday, 2/6/2026.

1) Anonymous Testing Service

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

HIV testing services are on both walk-in and appointment basis. Appointment booking and more info about ATS can be accessed at afa.org.sg/ats

More info: afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel (links in bio) for MTS operational dates and locations.

20/05/2026

Oral gonorrhoea and chlamydia are often the "silent infections", posing as typical throat discomfort or sore throat when it is transmitted from person to person. Often times we may actually have it without realising it, and when we start being intimate we unknowingly pass it on to others.

What can we do? Simply get tested for both gonorrhoea and chlamydia through an oral swab test!

Oral, urine, and re**al tests for gonorrhoea and chlamydia are now available at AfA's Anonymous Testing Service (ATS).

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

More info: afa.org.sg/ats (link in bio)

Note: Gonorrhoea and chlamydia testing are NOT available at Mobile Testing Service.