Men encouraged to test for HIV

JOHANNESBURG - Men are being encouraged to test for HIV.

It's one of the areas where they can be more proactive about medical care.

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Health non-profit organisation, Right to Care says some men avoid looking after their health because they fear being perceived as weak.

Right to Care' s Dr Nelson Igaba said, "there's lot that men can do, let's start with HIV: we know best way to prevent HIV is by you first, knowing your status."

"We would like to remind men that it begins with you. Your health depends on you."

"step up and look after himself..we would like to call men to know their status go for HIV test ....they are very many other diseases....including prostate cancer..in men above the age of 40)