Making HIV Testing More Accessible in Timor-Leste
HIV is treatable, but treatment can only begin when a person knows their status. In Timor-Leste, getting an HIV test is not always straightforward. Long distances from health facilities, difficult roads, limited transport, shortages of trained healthcare workers, and fear of stigma can all prevent people from seeking a test. These challenges are often greater […]
How Maluk Timor Is Strengthening HIV Care Beyond the Clinic
For someone living with HIV, receiving a diagnosis is not the end of the healthcare journey. It marks the beginning of long-term treatment, regular monitoring and ongoing support. HIV can be managed effectively, but treatment must remain consistent. Patients need access to medication, follow-up appointments and tests showing whether their treatment is working. Healthcare workers […]