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AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Counseling

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Worldwide, there are around 30 different sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are easily infected during sexual intercourse.
One of them is HIV. The abbreviation HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which means human immunodeficiency virus. The HI virus damages the body's own defenses, which are supposed to protect against other pathogens. If an infection with HIV is not treated, the body can no longer defend itself against other pathogens at some point and becomes seriously ill with normally harmless diseases. This condition is called AIDS.


Information and advice on AIDS and sexually transmitted infections can be obtained from the relevant authorities. The consultation is confidential, anonymous and free of charge and can be given in person or by telephone.

Topics of the consultation can be, for example:

  • Transmission routes of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis...)
  • Safe Sex Rules
  • Risk Assessment
  • HIV Antibody Test - Necessity, Procedure, Waiting Periods
  • Risks in the field of prostitution
  • Risks of infection in the medical field
  • Risks of infection in everyday life
  • AIDS Anxiety
  • Dealing with a positive test
  • Living with HIV
  • Drug prevention options (PEP and PrEP)

It may also be possible to have an anonymous HIV test carried out by the competent authority.

General information can be found here:

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Which documents are required?

No documentation is required.

What are the fees?

There are no fees for the consultation.
Fees may apply for the HIV rapid test. Please contact the competent authority.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There are no deadlines to be observed.
An appointment may need to be made for the HIV test. Please contact the competent authority.

What else should I know?

Basic information on the topic of HIV/AIDS and STI's can be found on the campaign page "LIEBESLEBEN" of the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) and the website of the German AIDS-Hilfe e.V. (DAH). There you can also order or download various information brochures.

In cooperation with the federal government, the state government of Lower Saxony promotes measures to prevent HIV and AIDS, as well as to reduce exclusion and discrimination against HIV-positive people. The financial support of the work of the AIDS aid and projects is in the foreground

nationwide telephone number of the German AIDS-Hilfe:
Telephone:
+49 180 3319411 (9 ct./min. from a German landline, mobile max. 42 ct/min)

Reachability:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Telephone counselling of the BZgA:
Telephone:
+49 221 8992-0 (14 ct/min. from a landline, max. 42 ct/min from a mobile phone)
+49 221 8920-31

Reachability:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Who should I contact?

The responsibility lies with the district or the independent city or region of Hanover and the AIDS aid organizations in Lower Saxony.

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
Access information on the single point of contact for the state of Lower Saxonyvisit Website Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsVisit advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families