The Quezon City Government, through the QC Health Department (QCHD), has launched the SelfTestXpress Free HIV Self Testing Kit, which aims to make HIV testing more accessible, combatting stigma, and increasing the number of individuals informed about their status.
Under the program, QCitizens can now request free HIV test kits delivered directly to their homes. With the free, confidential, accurate and easy-to-use kits, this allows the QCitizens to take the test on their own.
Provided by the Global Fund- PROTECTS UPSCALE and EpiC Philippines as part of the QCHD STI, HIV and AIDS Program, the testing kits contain the materials needed to administer the test, including the instructional guides, specimen dropper, buffer, lancet, alcohol pads, band aid and the test itself.
Here are the steps to avail the free HIV Self Test Kit.
- Answer the registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6y0DrfuUkE6IjQRDQr2tuOjU1EBxwIFmnjN1hp2ict-Odvw/viewform
- Wait for the verification call from the QC Self-TestXpress Team within 24 to 48 hours.
- Wait for the team’s confirmation text and the kit’s schedule of delivery.
Test takers are urged to provide feedback on their experience using the HIV Self Testing Kit and its outcome through the Self-Testing Result Submission Portal (bit.ly/QCSTResult).
Apart from the self-test Xpress HIV testing kits, Interested QCitizens may also refer to the list below to know the nearest Social Hygiene Clinic or Sundown Clinic to visit for free, safe, and confidential HIV and STI testing.
Social Hygiene Clinics (Open from Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM )
- Project 7 Social Hygiene Clinic (Project 7, QC)
- Batasan Social Hygiene Clinic (Batasan Hills, QC)
- A.J. Maximo Social Hygiene Clinic (Maagap St., Doña Isaura Subd., Novaliches, QC)
- Bernardo Social Hygiene Clinic
Sundown Clinics (Open from Monday to Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
- Klinika Project 7 (Project 7, QC)
- Klinika Batasan (Batasan Hills, QC)
- Klinika Novaliches (Maagap St., Doña Isaura Subd., Novaliches, QC)
- Klinika Bernardo
- Klinika Eastwood (Eastwood Citywalk, 3rd flr. Parking) – Monday to Friday from 12:00 NN – 9:00 PM
This initiative is part of the city’s Zero at 2030 campaign, promoting early HIV and STI prevention, detection, and treatment.
For more HIV-related information and concerns, kindly follow and message the official Facebook page of Quezon City Service Delivery Network +. QCitizens may also reach out to the Quezon City Epidemiology & Surveillance Division Official (QCESD) Facebook page.
