Watch: Keir Starmer becomes first prime minister to get public HIV test
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Sir Keir Starmer has taken a public HIV test, alongside singer Beverley Knight, to encourage testing and reduce stigma surrounding HIV. This initiative coincides with HIV Testing Week, which runs from February 10 to 17, allowing the public to order one of 20,000 free, confidential at-home tests that provide results in 15 minutes. Starmer emphasized the importance of testing, indicating that the process is accessible and straightforward, which he hopes will motivate more individuals to get tested and promote broader awareness about HIV.
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first western prime minister to take a public HIV test, promoting destigmatization of HIV testing along with Beverley Knight.
During HIV Testing Week, which runs from February 10 to 17, members of the public can order one of 20,000 free, confidential, at-home tests.
It's really important to do it and I'm really pleased to be able to do it. It's very easy, very quick.
The test provides a result in just 15 minutes, making testing more accessible and less intimidating to the public.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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