Myths & Facts

 If you share a cup or shake hands it can spread HIV.  

HIV can only be transmitted if the body fluids of someone who has HIV get into an uninfected person's body and then into their bloodstream. You can not catch the virus through everyday contact and body fluids, like saliva, sweat or urine, do not contain enough of the HIV virus to infect another person.

National African HIV support groups

 

Africa Advocacy Foundation

020 7708 3649

The helpline provides support for anyone of African origin living in the UK who is either HIV positive or of unknown status. Advocacy and information are also offered on prevention, treatment, care, immigration, benefits and general welfare.

National African AIDS Helpline

0800 0967 500

Mon-Fri, 10am - 6pm

Supplies help, advice and information about HIV. All calls are free and confidential and are available in English, French, Shona, Swahili and Luganda.

NAZ Project


020 8741 187

Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

naz@naz.org.uk

Help and information on HIV/AIDS for South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African, Horn of African and Latin American communities, as well as Portuguese speaking communities.