Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Clinic
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
It is a viral infection caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus; it is more common in some countries than the others.HIV Virus degrades the immune system and increases susceptibility to infections. It weakens a person's immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. No effective cure exists for HIV. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
Our Services:
HIV Clinic services include the full range of services that should be provided together with HIV testing:
- counselling (pre-test information and post-test counselling);
- linkage to appropriate HIV prevention, treatment and care services, and other clinical and support services; and
- Coordination with laboratory services to support quality assurance and the delivery of correct results.
- Social and psychological support.
Patient will receive services as follows:
- Assessments.
- Diagnostic Test.
- Contact Screening
- Vaccination
- Individual treatments.
- Counseling to clients and their family members.
- Reports & recommendation.
- Education to clients and their family members.
Message to patients:
- You do not have to give your name or identify yourself in anyway
- If you are pregnant and need to take Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) you should discus with your treating physician.
- All travelers should be advised to practice safe sex during travel.
- Body piercing and tattooing should be avoided while travelling.
- Health care workers and travelers at risk travelling where HIV is more common should consider PEP before they travel.
- Taking drugs for 4 weeks after possible exposure to HIV will the reduce the risk of transmission by about 80%.
- To arrange your visit and book our appointment please call 0097440254022
Patients need to bring in order to access their services: - Health card / QID
- Passport or passport copy
- The appointment slips if he/she is already scheduled.
Information about discharge process from your services:
Client is discharged from HIV clinic - CDC - HIV Clinic in the following conditions;
- The Patient goals and needs are met
- According to the discharge plans from the ID physicians.
Operating Hours and Contact Details:
CDC Outpatient Ground Floor - Room No- 16
Sunday 12pm – 3 pm
Tuesday 7 am – 11am
- HIV Clinic - CDC OPD
Contact No. 40254022/4054025
- Receptionist
Contact No. 40254003
